Best Regional Transit Apps

202+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated June 2026

The best regional transit apps on iPhone average 4.1★ across 202+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Top Picks for Regional Transit

#1

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

Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro

Editor's Choice

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4.6😐(951K ratings)

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#5in 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

#2

Transit Connect by Sacramento Regional Transit District

Strong Contender

✈️ Travel

2.4(12 ratings)

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Purchase bus and light rail tickets directly from your smartphone. Buy, store, and activate tickets and passes instantly, eliminating the need for cash or vending machines. Secure payment options are available for a convenient travel experience.

#3

ZipPass by Sacramento Regional Transit District

Worth Considering

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4.5😊(696 ratings)

Free

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Purchase transit fares directly from your mobile device. Buy tickets anytime, anywhere and use them to easily board buses and light rail.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Convenient
💡 Paperless ticketing
🚀 Saves time

Room to Improve

🐛 App crashes when activating tickets
🐛 Tickets won't load or display properly
🐛 Glitches and force closes

More Regional Transit apps to explore

SacRT BusTracker

SacRT BusTracker

Bus information for SacRT

Get real-time bus arrival information and track your bus in the Sacramento region. Find nearby stops, plan your trips, and receive important rider alerts for a smoother commute.

Real-time bus arrival informationBus tracking on system mapNearby stop finder

🗺️ Navigation

Moovit: Bus & Transit Tracker

Moovit: Bus & Transit Tracker

Metro Stop Finder, Train Times

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

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free with in-app purchases

Lumenate: Explore & Relax

Lumenate: Explore & Relax

Psychedelic Meditation

Experience deep meditation and altered states of consciousness using your phone's flashlight. This app guides you through research-backed light sequences to promote relaxation, improve sleep, and enhance mental wellbeing.

Research-backed light sequencesNeural entrainment for altered statesGuided meditation sessions

💪 Health & Fitness

Transit fares & trip planning

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

Citymapper: All Live Transit

Citymapper: All Live Transit

Live Bus, Subway, Train Times

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.

Real-time trip planningTurn-by-turn navigationLive wait times and ETAs

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

Lumi News: Fast & Easy to Use

Lumi News: Fast & Easy to Use

The only news app you'll need.

Access breaking news from over 100 trusted sources in one convenient app. Get personalized feeds, AI-powered summaries, and engage in discussions with other users. Available in English, Malay, and Chinese.

100+ trusted news sourcesPersonalized news feedAI news summaries

NJ TRANSIT's Official App

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.

Mobile ticketing and passesReal-time arrival/departure infoTrip planning for rail, bus, light rail

Plan, Pay, Ride with NORTA

Purchase and use digital transit passes for buses, streetcars, and ferries directly from your phone. Plan your entire journey with real-time service alerts and step-by-step navigation. Simply tap to pay your fare and show your phone when boarding.

Buy bus, streetcar, and ferry passesDigital fare paymentJourney planning

The Official MTA App

The Official MTA App

MTA transit and map info

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

upday - Get the Latest News

upday - Get the Latest News

Local & worldwide headlines

Access curated global news headlines quickly and easily, covering politics, business, society, and culture. This free application provides reliable information without paywalls or hidden costs, tailored to your interests.

Curated global newsPolitics, business, society, culture coverageFast and concise updates

Alamo Regional Transit

Alamo Regional Transit

Mobility as a Service

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NYC Transit: MTA Subway & Bus

NYC Transit: MTA Subway & Bus

Live Times, LIRR, Metro-North

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

free with in-app purchases

HFXGO Transit Passes

HFXGO Transit Passes

Buy Halifax Transit fares now

This app allows you to purchase Halifax Transit fares directly from your smartphone. Easily buy tickets and passes using a credit or debit card and store them on your device for future use. Activate your fare as you board buses and ferries, with transfers included.

Buy Halifax Transit tickets and passesPay with credit or debit cardStore fares on smartphone

Core Transit Mobile Tickets

Core Transit Mobile Tickets

Never wait in line for tickets

Purchase and store transit passes directly on your phone. Activate tickets before boarding to avoid delays and never worry about losing your pass again. This app allows you to manage your transit tickets electronically.

Purchase transit passesStore tickets electronicallyActivate tickets before boarding

Transit.Tracker

Transit.Tracker

by Raging Coders

Plan your journeys and track public transit in real-time. Find nearby stations, view departure times, and get turn-by-turn navigation. Supports numerous transit agencies across multiple metro areas.

Real-time vehicle trackingScheduled departure timesNearest station finder

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

by Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority

Manage your Puget Sound transit card for buses, trains, and ferries. Load fares, check balances, and purchase passes on the go. Connect your existing card or order a new one to simplify your commute.

Load fares instantlyCheck card balanceManage multiple cards

free with in-app purchases

by Dallas Area Rapid Transit

This app simplifies public transit by allowing users to purchase and store mobile tickets for multiple transit agencies. It offers real-time trip planning, navigation, and a digital wallet for convenient payments.

Mobile ticketingReal-time trip planningDigital GoPass Wallet