Best Mbta 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.

MBTA Rail • Commuter Rail

Live Train Times, Alerts & Map

Free

This app offers real-time tracking for commuter rail trains, including live location, predicted arrival times, and crowd-sourced updates from fellow passengers. It provides essential information like boarding tracks and service alerts to ensure a smoother commute.

Boston T Subway Map & Routing

Official MBTA map for Boston T

Free

Navigate Boston's public transit system with ease. This app offers interactive maps, real-time departure boards, and offline journey planning to help you get around the city efficiently. Save your favorite routes and receive step-by-step directions for a stress-free commute or sightseeing experience.

MBTA Train & Bus Tracker

Fast, Simple MBTA Tracker

Free

Get real-time updates on all MBTA trains and buses in Boston. Plan your trips, avoid delays, and know exactly when your ride will arrive with live tracking and accurate arrival times.

Boston T and Bus• MBTA Transit

MBTA Subway and Bus Assistant

Free

Navigate Boston's public transit with real-time arrivals, interactive maps, and smart trip planning. Get up-to-the-second predictions for trains and buses, track vehicles live, and receive service alerts. Perfect for commuters, students, and tourists.

The RIDE - MBTA

The MBTA’s paratransit service

Free

Book paratransit trips, manage your account, and track your vehicle in real-time. This app simplifies travel for users of the MBTA's paratransit service.

MBTA See Say

by ELERTS Corp

Free

Report suspicious activity discreetly and instantaneously to Transit Police. Send pictures, text messages, and locations. Receive service alerts and BOLO notifications.

MTA TrainTime

Railroad tickets and trips

Free

This app allows railroad customers to buy and use tickets, plan journeys, and track trains in real-time. It offers features like split payments, multi-station trip planning, and real-time GPS tracking for a seamless travel experience.

MBTA Rider - Commuter Rail

Boston Train Schedules

Free

This app provides real-time schedules for the MBTA Commuter Rail. It allows users to set a favorite trip and automatically adjusts the schedule display based on their current location.

MBTA Widgets

MBTA arrivals on your screen

Free

View real-time bus and train arrivals directly on your iPhone's home screen. This app offers customizable widgets for different routes and stops, with dynamic scheduling that changes based on the time of day. Get instant updates without needing to open a separate application.

ETA Transit

by ETA Transit Systems Inc

Free

Get real-time transit arrival predictions, plan your routes, and receive important system alerts. This app offers accurate and easy-to-use information for riders of select transit agencies, helping you stay informed about delays and outages.

Tracks - Live Caltrain App

by Octalwise

Free

This app provides real-time tracking of train locations and upcoming stops. It helps users plan journeys by showing trains that pass through specific stations, and offers live delay information and alerts powered by the official API.

Live Transit: Bus & Train ETA

Real-Time Transit Tracker

Free

Navigate public transportation with real-time bus, subway, and train tracking. Plan your trips, get instant alerts for delays, and access up-to-the-minute schedules for major cities. Your essential companion for urban travel.

Live MBTA

Real-Time Train Departures

Free

This app provides real-time train departure information for MBTA stations. It automatically finds your nearest station or allows you to select any other, displaying estimated arrival times, destinations, and route details.

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.

Newbury Boston

by Irep Newbury Hotel, LLC

Free

Enhance your luxury hotel stay with a dedicated app. Seamlessly connect with staff for requests, book dining, and discover local experiences. Enjoy personalized service and on-property updates for an effortless visit.

River Line Schedule

Schedule, map, and fare prices

Free

Easily find upcoming train times, fare details, and station maps for your commute. This application works offline, ensuring you always have access to the latest schedule information.