Best Light Rail Apps

Transit • Subway & Bus Times

Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro

Free

Navigate your city with real-time public transit information. Plan routes, track vehicles, and receive instant alerts for buses and trains in over 1,000 cities worldwide. Save favorite destinations for quick trip planning.

CATS-Pass

The way to pay! Anytime.

Free

This app provides a convenient mobile ticketing solution for public transit. Users can instantly purchase and use tickets directly from their smartphone, plan trips with step-by-step directions, and manage their transit passes. It offers multiple payment options and integration with other transit-related services.

onTime : NJT, Light Rail, Bus

by Mobileware Inc.

Free

Access New Jersey Transit train, light rail, and bus schedules instantly. This app provides a paperless, intuitive way to check departure times with a countdown to your next ride. Commuters can easily plan their trips and stay on time.

PDX Light Rail

Arrival Times for MAX Trains

Free

Get real-time arrival times for TriMet MAX light rail trains in the Portland, Oregon area. This app focuses solely on light rail services, providing live data with official permission.

Headway: Live Train Tracker

Real-time maps, delays, ETAs

Free

Track passenger trains from nine U.S. railroads in real-time on a single map. See live positions, delay status, and scheduled times for your commute or travel. Bookmark favorite trains and stations for quick access.

Light Rail Cafe

Easy ordering & rewards

Free

Order food and drinks directly from your favorite local cafe, saving money with exclusive app prices and discounts. Earn rewards points for free food and enjoy convenient reordering and real-time order tracking for a faster, more reliable experience.

Rail Guide

by Rail Guide LLC

Free

Explore detailed maps of active, historic, and abandoned rail lines across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Includes milepost data for most routes and points of interest. Stay updated on map changes via the official Facebook page.

NYC Transit: MTA Subway & Bus

Live Times, LIRR, Metro-North

Free

Navigate New York City like a local with real-time updates for subways, buses, and trains. Plan trips, get arrival alerts, and track your journey with detailed maps and customizable widgets.

Rail Runner

Buy tickets, check times.

Free

Purchase train tickets and check schedules for Central New Mexico's commuter rail service. Access your tickets electronically, view purchase history, and receive important rider alerts for a convenient travel experience.

My G:

by Keolis Gold Coast Pty Ltd

Free

Get real-time updates on Gold Coast trams, including next service times and station locations. Save favorite stations, access journey planners, and receive service alerts. Provide feedback to help improve this free travel companion.

Seattle Light Rail

Arrivals, trips & live alerts

Free

Plan trips, view live arrivals, and find station details for light rail and regional transit. Get real-time alerts and helpful boarding information. Supports multiple languages and offers offline functionality.