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Best New Haven Train Apps

81+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

Looking for free new haven train apps? 18 of our 81+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top New Haven Train Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MTA TrainTimeMTA TrainTimeFree4.9★ (211K)NoNoSep 2026
2CT TrainsCT TrainsFree—YesNoAug 2026
3CTrail eTixCTrail eTixFree1.6★ (173)NoNoSep 2026
4LyftLyftFree4.9★ (18M)YesNoSep 2026
5Visit New HavenVisit New HavenFree4.8★ (29)NoNoSep 2026
6My New Haven MIMy New Haven MIFree—NoNoJul 2026
7NJ Tracks - Train TimesNJ Tracks - Train TimesFree—NoNoSep 2026
8BrightlineBrightlineFree4.9★ (65K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for New Haven Train

MTA TrainTime#1

MTA TrainTime by Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Railroad tickets and trips
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.9😊(211K ratings)
Free
#13in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
  • 👍 Consolidated app with all features
  • 🚅 Accurate real-time train tracking
  • 💳 Seamless ticket purchasing
  • 📆 Helpful calendar integration

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🕰️ Inconsistent train arrival/departure times
  • 🔍 Difficult to find older tickets
  • 🔀 Confusing ticket type selection
CTrail eTix#3

CTrail eTix by CTrail Connecticut Department of Transportation

CTrail Mobile Ticket App
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
1.6😞(173 ratings)
Free
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Purchase mobile rail tickets for Hartford Line and Shore Line East customers directly from your smartphone. Avoid lines and cash transactions by buying daily parking and various ticket types, including monthly bus add-ons for CTtransit users.

What We Love

  • 👍 Functional for ticket purchase
  • 👍 Easy to download
  • 👍 Straightforward and accessible design (rare)
  • 👍 Text is big and does the job (rare)
  • 👍 Large buttons are useful (rare)

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Atrocious UI/UX
  • 👎 Outdated interface/looks from another decade
  • 👎 Unusable/broken app
  • 👎 Impossible to create account
  • 👎 Password reset issues
  • 👎 Cannot copy/paste passwords
  • 👎 App doesn't interact with password managers
  • 👎 No train schedules available
  • 👎 App is a browser window
  • 👎 Tickets disappear from app
  • 👎 Crashing frequently
  • 👎 Security concerns (no HTTPS indicator, password entry)
  • 👎 Not user-friendly
  • 👎 Archaic design/layout
  • 👎 Inability to use native phone features (autofill, save password)
  • 👎 Reverts to old keyboard/screen size
  • 👎 Apple Pay doesn't work (sometimes)
  • 👎 Clunky/dated iPod style
  • 👎 No Dynamic Island/Live Updates/Apple Wallet support
  • 👎 No way to make reservations
  • 👎 Time change detected errors
  • 👎 Login issues/connection errors
  • 👎 Payment form hosted on different service
  • 👎 Does not support larger screens
  • 👎 Lacks proper support for newer phones
  • 👎 Horrible UI
  • 👎 No ability to purchase round trip tickets
  • 👎 No schedule view or trip planning
  • 👎 Password requirements lackluster
  • 👎 Payment by credit card only (inconvenient/less secure)
  • 👎 No way to confirm email
  • 👎 App immediately crashes after update
  • 👎 Ticket machine broke and app doesn't work
  • 👎 App doesn't work at all
  • 👎 App doesn't let me select a destination
  • 👎 App closes out when entering a station
  • 👎 UI needs improvement
  • 👎 Browser windows appear in app
  • 👎 Horrid junk/outsourced
  • 👎 Shameful and makes CT look bad
  • 👎 Security risks with credit card payment
  • 👎 Doesn't coordinate with Amtrak or Metro North apps
  • 👎 Below-the-basement quality
  • 👎 Can't log in
  • 👎 No way to make a reservation
  • 👎 Password creation not user friendly
  • 👎 App immediately crashes
  • 👎 Tickets purchased disappear
  • 👎 Needs a better GUI
  • 👎 Incredibly difficult to use
  • 👎 Feels decades old
  • 👎 Slow
  • 👎 Doesn't feel secure
  • 👎 Does not work
  • 👎 Useless
  • 👎 Terrible
  • 👎 Absolute worst app
  • 👎 Worst app in history
  • 👎 Not user friendly
  • 👎 As bad as everyone says, if not worse
  • 👎 Does work half of the time
  • 👎 Unusable
  • 👎 Horrible app

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FAQ about New Haven Train

What are the best new haven train apps for iPhone?
MTA TrainTime tops our new haven train apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 211K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top new haven train apps we rank are free to download, including MTA TrainTime and CT Trains.
MTA TrainTime has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 81+ new haven train apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The MTA TrainTime app allows you to buy and use tickets for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad. You can also plan your trips, track your trains in real-time with GPS, see train car layouts and crowding information, and share your trip details with others.
You can purchase tickets directly within the app using Apple Pay or a credit/debit card. The app also supports splitting payments between two cards for your convenience.