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Best Los Angeles Transit Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

If you already know TAP LA, this is the deeper bench. 244+ los angeles transit apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of September 2026.

Compare top Los Angeles Transit Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TAP LATAP LAFree1.9★ (799)NoNoSep 2026
2Los Angeles Transit (LA)Los Angeles Transit (LA)Free4.5★ (366)YesNoAug 2026
3Transit • Subway & Bus TimesTransit • Subway & Bus TimesFree4.6★ (982K)NoYesSep 2026
4LA Metro & Bus - Rail TrackerLA Metro & Bus - Rail TrackerFree4.4★ (4.7K)YesYesSep 2026
5LA Transit: Metro, Bus & MapsLA Transit: Metro, Bus & MapsFree4.6★ (9)YesYesSep 2026
6Transit Watch for LA MetroTransit Watch for LA MetroFree4.5★ (996)YesYesSep 2026
7Los Angeles Subway MapLos Angeles Subway MapFree—NoNoMay 2026
8Los Angeles Metro GuideLos Angeles Metro GuideFree4.6★ (144)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Los Angeles Transit

TAP LA#1

TAP LA by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Transit fare payment in LA
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
1.9😞(799 ratings)
Free
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Pay for transit fares across Los Angeles with your mobile device. This app allows you to purchase passes, manage multiple cards, and use touchless payment on numerous bus and train systems. It also offers trip planning and access to multimodal programs.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • ✨ Convenient digital tap card
  • 💳 Ability to load funds
  • 🗺️ Trip planning functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Charges money without adding funds
  • ⏱️ Slow load times and processing
  • 🤷‍♀️ Confusing user experience
  • 🚫 Doesn't work for tourists/visitors
Los Angeles Transit (LA)#2

Los Angeles Transit (LA) by Logan Pytyl

Live stop times and routes
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.5(366 ratings)
FreeAds
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Navigate Los Angeles public transit with real-time vehicle tracking, live departure times, and interactive route maps. Covers Metro, Metrolink, DASH, and many local agencies for seamless travel across the region.

Transit • Subway & Bus Times#3

Transit • Subway & Bus Times by Transit App, Inc.

Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(982K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#5in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate real-time transit information
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Reliable and helpful for commuting
  • 👍 Useful features like route planning and alerts
  • 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of transit options
  • 👍 Convenient for travelers in unfamiliar cities
  • 🚀 Crowd-sourced data for better accuracy

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent bus/train arrival times
  • 🐛 Unreliable GPS tracking and location data
  • 🔒 Concerns about paid subscription model
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after recent updates
  • 🐛 Inability to view full schedule or make route changes

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FAQ about Los Angeles Transit

What are the best los angeles transit apps for iPhone?
TAP LA tops our los angeles transit apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 1.9-star average from 799 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top los angeles transit apps we rank are free to download, including TAP LA and Los Angeles Transit (LA).
TAP LA has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 244+ los angeles transit apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The TAP LA app allows you to pay for transit fares across over 27 transit systems in greater Los Angeles, including LA Metro. You can purchase transit passes, manage multiple TAP cards, and use touchless payment with your iPhone or Apple Watch.
Key features include touchless payment, the ability to add a TAP card to your iPhone and Apple Watch, purchasing transit passes or stored value, managing multiple cards in your account, adding your TAP card to Apple Wallet for Express Transit, and access to trip planning tools.

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