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Best Public Transport Navigation Apps

213+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

The best public transport navigation apps on iPhone average 4.3★ across 213+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated July 2026.

Top Picks for Public Transport Navigation

Transit • Subway & Bus Times#1

Transit • Subway & Bus Times by 9280-0366 Quebec inc.

Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(951K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#6in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent bus/train arrival times
  • 🐛 Unreliable GPS tracking and location data
  • 🔒 Concerns about paid subscription model
Eway public transport#2

Eway public transport by Sherstyuk Ivan Ivanovych

Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(788 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Navigate public transport with real-time route information and offline access. Find optimal routes, view schedules, and track your journey across multiple European countries. Includes details on service times, costs, and wheelchair accessibility.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient for tracking trolleybuses
  • 👍 Useful app
  • 🚀 Excellent app
  • 👍 Really works!

Room to Improve

  • 🙄 Extremely annoying ads
  • 🐛 App freezes
  • 🐛 Useless and very confusing
MetrO#3

MetrO by Kinevia

Navigation in public transport
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.6😊(26 ratings)
Free
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Navigate public transport in over 400 cities worldwide with this app. Plan routes using subways, buses, trams, and trains, even offline after downloading city data. Receive weekly updates for network changes and temporary disruptions.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Offline access
  • 🚀 Comprehensive database of cities
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Accurate route planning

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Incomplete database for some cities
  • 🐛 Confusing user interface
  • 🐛 Missing features like timetables and maps

More Public Transport Navigation apps to explore

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Valley Metro
Valley Metro
Valley Metro
Transit fares & trip planning
Free

Plan your transit journeys in metro Phoenix with real-time bus and light rail tracking. Easily manage fares, earn savings with Smart Fare, and receive service alerts for a seamless travel experience.

Smart Fare payment and savingsStep-by-step trip planningReal-time bus and light rail location
✈️ Travel
(10K)
free
5
hvv - Public Transport Hamburg
hvv - Public Transport Hamburg
hvv - Public Transport Hamburg
Route planner & mobile tickets
Free

Navigate Hamburg's public transport with real-time route planning and mobile ticketing. Find the best connections for buses, trains, and ferries, and purchase tickets directly within the app, often with a discount.

Real-time route plannerMobile ticket purchasingDeparture alerts
🗺️ Navigation
(23)
free with in-app purchases
6
CoPilot GPS Navigation
CoPilot GPS Navigation
CoPilot GPS Navigation
GPS for Car, RV and Truck
Free

Navigate roads safely and efficiently with voice-guided offline maps. Optimized routing for cars, trucks, and RVs helps you avoid restrictions, save time, and find points of interest. Enjoy a free trial before subscribing.

Offline voice-guided navigationTruck-specific routing (low bridges, restrictions)RV-specific routing (vehicle size)
🗺️ Navigation
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
7
The Official MTA App
The Official MTA App
The Official MTA App
MTA transit and map info
Free

Access real-time transit information for subways and buses directly from the source. Get live arrival times, service status updates, system maps, and connect with customer service via chat. Save your favorite routes for quick access to essential transit details.

Real-time arrival boardService status updatesSystem maps
✈️ Travel
(13K)
free
8
Public Transport Victoria app
Public Transport Victoria app
Public Transport Victoria app
by Public Transport Development Authority
Free

Plan your journeys, pay fares using Apple Pay, and receive real-time travel alerts for public transport. Manage your myki card, save favorite routes, and track services with live data. Get timely reminders to ensure you never miss your departure.

Journey planningApple Pay fare paymentReal-time travel alerts
✈️ Travel
(308)
free
9
egg – Israel's Public Transit
egg – Israel's Public Transit
egg – Israel's Public Transit
Navigate & Pay. No ads.
Free

This app offers a comprehensive public transport experience in Israel, featuring smart route planning, live navigation, and secure digital payments. Enjoy personalized discounts and manage all your tickets in one place, with no advertisements.

Smart route planningLive navigationDigital payments
🗺️ Navigation
(5)
free
10
Passio GO
Passio GO
Passio GO
Real time Bus Tracking
Free

Track buses in real-time, view schedules, and get estimated arrival times. For operators, it provides seamless vehicle tracking and passenger counting with GPS data.

Real-time bus location trackingBus schedules and ETAsVehicle tracking for operators
🗺️ Navigation
(8.2K)
free
11
Neshan Map
Neshan Map
Neshan Map
Find & Reach, Seamlessly
Free

Discover and navigate to locations with this comprehensive mapping app. It offers multi-mode navigation for various transport types and optimized routing, including features for taxi drivers. Enjoy worldwide maps and helpful navigation aids.

Worldwide maps (OpenStreetMap)Location search (restaurants, gas stations)Multi-mode navigation (car, public transport, motorcycle)
🗺️ Navigation
(2.6K)
free
12
Tbilisi Transport
Tbilisi Transport
Tbilisi Transport
by AzRy
Free

Navigate public transport in the city with ease. Plan your trips with real-time route optimization, check live bus stop arrivals, and access comprehensive schedules for buses, subways, and more. Pay for fares using QR codes directly from your smartphone.

Real-time route plannerLive bus stop arrivalsComprehensive schedules
🗺️ Navigation
(2.3K)
free
13
Moovit: Bus & Transit Tracker
Moovit: Bus & Transit Tracker
Moovit: Bus & Transit Tracker
Metro Stop Finder, Train Times
Free

Navigate urban transit with real-time arrivals, live directions, and instant alerts for buses, trains, and more. Plan your trips with confidence, pay fares digitally, and discover bike-friendly routes. Access offline maps and community insights for seamless city travel.

Real-time arrival informationStep-by-step live navigationDigital ticket payments
🗺️ Navigation
(58K)
free with in-app purchases
14
GPS Live Navigation
GPS Live Navigation
GPS Live Navigation
GPS Navigation & Map Direction
Free

Navigate to any destination worldwide with real-time maps, voice guidance, and traffic alerts. Explore nearby places, view street and satellite imagery, and track your travel history. Features a digital compass for precise directions.

Voice NavigationLive MapsTraffic Alerts
🗺️ Navigation
(148)
free with in-app purchases
15
HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation
HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation
HERE WeGo Maps & Navigation
Enjoy the journey
Free

This free navigation app offers a fresh, intuitive design for local and global travelers. It provides turn-by-turn voice guidance for driving, walking directions, and public transport information in over 1,900 cities. Save favorite locations, add waypoints, and download offline maps for uninterrupted journeys.

Turn-by-turn voice navigationOffline map downloadsPublic transport information
🗺️ Navigation
(1.5K)
free
16
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Yandex Maps & Navigator
Transport, Transit, Navigation
Free

Navigate your city with detailed maps, real-time traffic, and multi-modal routing. Find businesses, get directions by car, public transport, bike, or foot, and access offline maps for over 2000 cities.

Offline maps for over 2000 citiesReal-time traffic conditionsMulti-modal routing (car, transit, bike, walk)
🗺️ Navigation
(34K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Swiss Public Transport App
Swiss Public Transport App
Swiss Public Transport App
by M23 Solutions GmbH
Free

Navigate Switzerland's public transport with comprehensive offline support. Access real-time departure information for trains, buses, boats, and more, covering over 24,000 stations and 1 million vehicles. Plan your journeys with detailed route previews and flexible time selection.

Offline station and departure searchReal-time departure informationExtensive station and vehicle coverage
✈️ Travel
(6)
free with in-app purchases
18
Magic Earth Navigation & Maps
Magic Earth Navigation & Maps
Magic Earth Navigation & Maps
Offline Maps, Traffic
Free

Navigate your world with detailed offline maps and turn-by-turn directions for driving, biking, and walking. Enjoy real-time traffic updates and public transport information, all while prioritizing your privacy. Unlock advanced features with an optional subscription.

Offline maps for 233 countriesTurn-by-turn navigationReal-time traffic information
🗺️ Navigation
(543)
freemium
19
MVGO!
MVGO!
MVGO!
Public transport and sharing
Free

This app integrates public transport information for Munich and the MVV area with sharing services. It provides real-time departure times, route planning, and disruption alerts for buses, trains, and trams. Users can also find and book various sharing options like bikes, e-scooters, and cars, all within a single application.

Real-time departure monitor with disruption alertsRoute planner for public transport and regional travelMobile ticketing for Deutschlandticket and MVV subscriptions
✈️ Travel
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Bustime: Transport online
Bustime: Transport online
Bustime: Transport online
Tracking of city buses
Free

Track public transportation in over 80 cities with real-time GPS data. Get estimated departure, travel, and arrival times for buses, trolley-buses, and trams. Features include personalized maps, schedules, route management, and accessibility options.

Real-time GPS trackingEstimated departure/arrival timesMulti-city coverage
🗺️ Navigation
(41K)
free with in-app purchases