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Best San Francisco Transit Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 3.9★, the san francisco transit category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top San Francisco Transit Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MuniMobileMuniMobileFree1.0★ (1)NoNoSep 2026
2BART (Official)BART (Official)Free4.6★ (26K)NoNoSep 2026
3Clipper CardClipper CardFree3.8★ (11K)NoNoSep 2026
4Transit • Subway & Bus TimesTransit • Subway & Bus TimesFree4.6★ (982K)NoYesSep 2026
5SF Muni BusesSF Muni BusesFree4.2★ (809)YesYesSep 2026
6RoutesyRoutesyFree4.7★ (15K)YesYesSep 2026
7San Francisco Travel GuideSan Francisco Travel GuideFree4.8★ (423)NoYesSep 2026
8San Francisco Transit StickersSan Francisco Transit StickersFree3.8★ (5)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for San Francisco Transit

MuniMobile#1

MuniMobile by SFMTA

Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
1.0😞(1 ratings)
Free
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Plan your trips and purchase transit fares instantly on your phone. Avoid paper tickets and cash by buying and using fares directly through the app with various payment options. Store multiple tickets for future use and manage your account securely.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient ticket purchasing
  • 💡 Integrated trip planning

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate departure times
  • 🔒 Login and account issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Confusing user interface
  • 🚫 Missing key features (Apple Pay, QR codes)
BART (Official)#2

BART (Official) by San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District

Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.6😐(26K ratings)
Free
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Plan your Bay Area transit journeys with real-time train departures and official service alerts. This app offers end-to-end trip planning, step-by-step navigation, and customized notifications for a hassle-free commute.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient in-app parking payment
  • 👍 Accurate real-time train information
  • 🚀 Easy to use app
  • 👍 Helpful for planning trips

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable real-time information
  • 🔍 Confusing parking payment process
  • 🔍 Lack of key features like checking Clipper card balance
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Not intuitive for first-time users
  • 🔍 Accessibility issues for blind users
Clipper Card#3

Clipper Card by Metropolitan Transportation Commission

Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
3.8😞(11K ratings)
Free
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Manage your transit card for contactless fare payments across the San Francisco Bay Area. Load value, plan trips with real-time information, and pay fares directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch.

What We Love

  • 👍 Convenient to add Clipper card to Apple Wallet
  • 👍 Easy to manage Clipper card balance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent issues
  • ⏱️ Slow to update card balance and transaction history
  • 💳 Difficult to cancel auto-load or transfer card balances
  • 🤖 Poor customer service and unresponsive support
  • 🔒 Security concerns with lost/stolen cards
  • 💰 Unnecessary fees and charges

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FAQ about San Francisco Transit

What are the best san francisco transit apps for iPhone?
MuniMobile tops our san francisco transit apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 1.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top san francisco transit apps we rank are free to download, including MuniMobile and BART (Official).
MuniMobile has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ san francisco transit apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The MuniMobile app is the official trip planning and mobile ticketing solution for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). It allows users to plan their journeys on the Muni transit network and purchase fares and passes directly on their smartphones.
To buy tickets, you first choose your rider type (Adult, Senior, Youth, etc.), then select the fare you need (single trip, cable car ride, or passport). You can then choose the quantity of tickets and proceed to checkout, where you can pay using a debit/credit card, PayPal, or Apple Pay.

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