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Best Newark Transit Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.3★, the newark transit category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Newark Transit Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NJ TRANSITNJ TRANSITFree4.8★ (270K)NoNoSep 2026
2Via NewarkVia NewarkFree4.8★ (150)NoNoAug 2026
3Transit • Subway & Bus TimesTransit • Subway & Bus TimesFree4.6★ (982K)NoYesSep 2026
4New Jersey Bus & Train TimesNew Jersey Bus & Train TimesFree—YesNoSep 2026
5NJ Transit Bus: Live TimesNJ Transit Bus: Live TimesFree——NoMay 2026
6DART TransitDART TransitFree2.9★ (78)NoNoSep 2026
7Newark Airport New YorkNewark Airport New York$1.99—NoNoMay 2026
8NYC Transit: MTA Subway & BusNYC Transit: MTA Subway & BusFree4.6★ (39K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Newark Transit

NJ TRANSIT#1

NJ TRANSIT by NEW JERSEY TRANSIT CORPORATION

NJ TRANSIT's Official App
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.8😐(270K ratings)
Free
#62in Travel
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Plan your trips across New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia with real-time transit information. Purchase and display mobile tickets and passes securely. Receive instant alerts for rail, bus, and light rail services.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Convenient ticket purchase
  • 👍 Helpful features like Departure Vision

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Inaccurate schedule information
  • 🐛 Inconsistent ticket activation
  • 👎 Poor customer service
  • 🐛 Confusing user interface
Via Newark#2

Via Newark by Via Transportation, Inc.

On-demand rides in Newark, NJ
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.8(150 ratings)
Free
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This app provides on-demand, shared rides within Newark, NJ. Users can book rides by entering pickup and dropoff locations, track their journey in real-time, and enjoy a fare-free system designed for community empowerment and efficient transit.

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
#4in 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 Newark Transit

What are the best newark transit apps for iPhone?
NJ TRANSIT tops our newark transit apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 270K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top newark transit apps we rank are free to download, including NJ TRANSIT and Via Newark.
NJ TRANSIT has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ newark transit apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app allows users to plan trips across New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia using NJ TRANSIT services. It provides real-time rail, bus, and light rail arrival and departure information, and enables secure purchase and display of mobile tickets and passes.
You can purchase and display your pass or ticket securely on your mobile device through the MyTix feature. The app also includes a MyTransit Wallet where you can store cash value to buy tickets and passes.