Best Public Transportation Apps & Games

238+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the public transportation category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 238+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Public Transportation

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
Citymapper: All Live Transit#2

Citymapper: All Live Transit by Citymapper Limited

Live Bus, Subway, Train Times
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.9😊(104K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#18in Navigation
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Plan and navigate your journeys using real-time public transit, ride-sharing, and micro-mobility options. Get turn-by-turn directions, live updates, and compare travel times and costs across various modes of transport.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent navigation
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚇 Comprehensive public transport information
  • 🗺️ Accurate route planning

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate schedule information
  • 🔧 Unreliable live updates
  • 🚧 Limited coverage in some cities
Moovit: Bus & Transit Tracker#3

Moovit: Bus & Transit Tracker by Moovit App Global LTD

Metro Stop Finder, Train Times
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(58K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#30in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate and reliable
  • 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of public transit options
  • 📍 Precise location tracking and navigation
  • ⏰ Live arrival and departure updates

Room to Improve

  • 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • ⚠️ Inaccurate or unreliable route/schedule information
  • 🐛 App crashes and bugs

More Public Transportation apps to explore

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Public Transport Simulator
Public Transport Simulator
Public Transport Simulator
by SkisoSoft OU
Free

Experience realistic driving with multiple vehicle types and mission modes. Transport passengers as a bus or taxi driver, or compete in checkpoint races. Earn experience to unlock new vehicles, locations, upgrades, and paint jobs.

Multiple vehicle types (bus, taxi, race car)Passenger transport missionsCheckpoint racing
🎮 Games
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
5
myStop Mobile
myStop Mobile
myStop Mobile
by Avail Technologies
Free

Access real-time bus information and plan your trips with this app. It provides interactive location and schedule data for numerous public transit agencies across the US, featuring live bus tracking and service alerts.

Real-time bus trackingTrip planning with Google SearchService alerts
🗺️ Navigation
(12K)
free
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Momego: Bus & Transit Tracker
Momego: Bus & Transit Tracker
Momego: Bus & Transit Tracker
Live Subway and Train Times
Free

This app provides real-time tracking for buses, trains, and subways, helping commuters navigate their daily journeys efficiently. It offers smart trip planning, stop alerts, and offline maps for over 150 cities, making transit stress-free.

Live bus, train, and subway trackingStop and schedule alertsSmart trip planning
🗺️ Navigation
(5.3K)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
8
Eway public transport
Eway public transport
Eway public transport
by Sherstyuk Ivan Ivanovych
Free

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.

Offline modeA to B route searchFull route list with map display
🗺️ Navigation
(788)
free with in-app purchases
9
PTS - Coach
PTS - Coach
PTS - Coach
by SkisoSoft OU
Free

Experience the life of a bus driver in this simulation game. Pick up passengers, deliver them to their destinations, and earn money to customize and upgrade your fleet. Enjoy a realistic driving experience with highly detailed and customizable coach buses.

Realistic coach bus drivingPassenger pick-up and drop-offBus customization and upgrades
🎮 Games
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Public Transport Lviv
Public Transport Lviv
Public Transport Lviv
Transit and Commute Assistant
Free

Track public transport in Lviv in real-time. This app helps you monitor trams, trolleybuses, and minibuses to save time and avoid waiting at stops. It's designed for daily commuters and visitors to the city.

Real-time transport trackingFavorite routesMap and traffic information
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
free
11
MetrO
MetrO
MetrO
Navigation in public transport
Free

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.

Offline route planningSupports subway, bus, tram, railway400+ cities worldwide
✈️ Travel
(26)
free
12
Greyhound: Buy Bus Tickets
Greyhound: Buy Bus Tickets
Greyhound: Buy Bus Tickets
Book bus tickets easier
Free

Book bus tickets with more options and low fares. View schedules for multiple carriers, select your preferred seat, and display your ticket digitally. Receive live trip updates and exclusive app-only discounts.

Book bus ticketsView Greyhound & FlixBus schedulesSelect preferred seats
✈️ Travel
(223K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Uber - Request a ride
Uber - Request a ride
Uber - Request a ride
Rideshare, taxi cabs and more
Free

Easily request various types of rides, from affordable options for solo trips to larger vehicles for groups. Get upfront pricing and estimated arrival times for stress-free travel. Book rides in advance and explore eco-friendly options.

Request various ride typesUpfront pricing and ETABook rides in advance
✈️ Travel
(16M)
free with in-app purchases
14
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
15
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
16
Arlington Transportation
Arlington Transportation
Arlington Transportation
Public transit in Arlington
Free

This app offers an on-demand public ridesharing service. Book a ride with a few taps and share it with others heading in the same direction. It's a smart, affordable, and eco-friendly way to travel.

On-demand ridesharingBook rides via appShared rides
✈️ Travel
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
17
NYC Transit: MTA Subway & Bus
NYC Transit: MTA Subway & Bus
NYC Transit: MTA Subway & Bus
Live Times, LIRR, Metro-North
Free

Navigate New York City like a local with real-time updates for subways, buses, and trains. Plan trips, get arrival alerts, and track your journey with detailed maps and customizable widgets.

Real-time MTA subway, bus, and train trackingArrival and stop alertsTrip planner with step-by-step directions
🗺️ Navigation
(38K)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
19
Jakdojade - Timetables
Jakdojade - Timetables
Jakdojade - Timetables
Public transport & tickets
Free

Plan your public transport trips and buy tickets easily. Access real-time schedules, vehicle locations, and route maps for buses, trams, and trains across many Polish cities. Offline access to saved timetables is also available.

Trip planner for intercity trainsCurrent public transport timetablesPublic transport ticket purchasing
✈️ Travel
(551)
freemium
20
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

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