Best Subway Map Bus Apps

212+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the subway map bus category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 212+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Subway Map Bus Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NYC Maps – Subway, Bus, & LIRRNYC Maps – Subway, Bus, & LIRRFree3.9★ (35)NoNoOct 2026
2NYC Transit: MTA Subway & BusNYC Transit: MTA Subway & BusFree4.6★ (39K)YesYesNov 2026
3New York Subway Map MTA NYCNew York Subway Map MTA NYCFree4.6★ (1.2K)YesNoOct 2026
4Exit Strategy NYC Subway MapExit Strategy NYC Subway Map$3.994.8★ (197)NoNoOct 2026
5NYC subway Map MTA subway timeNYC subway Map MTA subway timeFree4.8★ (4)YesYesOct 2026
6SUBWAY:NYC - Map + Train TimesSUBWAY:NYC - Map + Train TimesFree4.4★ (759)NoNoOct 2026
7NYC live subway mapNYC live subway mapFree5.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026
8Mapway: Maps & Transit PlannerMapway: Maps & Transit PlannerFree4.4★ (1.1K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Subway Map Bus

NYC Transit: MTA Subway & Bus#2

NYC Transit: MTA Subway & Bus by Adamton Apps ltd

Live Times, LIRR, Metro-North
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(39K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Navigate New York City's public transportation with real-time updates for subways, buses, and trains. Plan trips, get arrival alerts, and access offline maps for a smoother commute.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helpful for navigating NYC transit
  • 👍 Provides multiple route options
  • 💡 Customizable favorites and settings
  • 🚀 Useful for tourists and new users
  • 👍 Accurate real-time information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate arrival/departure times
  • 🐛 Missing major transit stops
  • 🐛 Unreliable GPS tracking
  • 🐛 Confusing interface for multi-modal trips
  • 🐛 Slow performance and glitches
New York Subway Map MTA NYC#3

New York Subway Map MTA NYC by Roy Dimayuga

Offline NY Subway Transit Map
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.6😐(1.2K ratings)
FreeAds
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Navigate New York City's public transit system offline with this comprehensive subway map. Access detailed station information, including transfers, gate addresses, and accessibility features. Includes LIRR, Metro-North, and bus route maps for complete transit coverage.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Offline map usage
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Helpful updates (COVID, late night bus)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App not working/crashing
  • 🔍 Ads covering the screen
  • 🚫 Useless after update

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FAQ about Subway Map Bus

What are the best subway map bus apps for iPhone?
NYC Maps – Subway, Bus, & LIRR tops our subway map bus apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 3.9-star average from 35 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top subway map bus apps we rank are free to download, including NYC Maps – Subway, Bus, & LIRR and NYC Transit: MTA Subway & Bus.
NYC Maps – Subway, Bus, & LIRR has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 212+ subway map bus apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.