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Best T Commuter Rail Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best t commuter rail apps on iPhone average 4.0★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top T Commuter Rail Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MBTA mTicketMBTA mTicketFree2.6★ (644)NoNoAug 2026
2MBTA Go — OfficialMBTA Go — OfficialFree4.1★ (142)NoNoAug 2026
3ProximiT: MBTA Boston TransitProximiT: MBTA Boston TransitFree4.6★ (24K)YesYesAug 2026
4AmtrakAmtrakFree4.7★ (216K)NoNoAug 2026
5Commuter NJT/LIRR/MNRCommuter NJT/LIRR/MNRFree—NoNoMay 2026
6MTA TrainTimeMTA TrainTimeFree4.9★ (211K)NoNoAug 2026
7NJ TRANSITNJ TRANSITFree4.8★ (269K)NoNoAug 2026
8Commuter - for LIRRCommuter - for LIRRFree4.7★ (3K)YesNoAug 2026

Top Picks for T Commuter Rail

MBTA mTicket#1

MBTA mTicket by MBTA

Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
2.6😞(644 ratings)
Free
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Purchase Commuter Rail and Ferry tickets instantly from your smartphone. This app acts as a mobile ticket office, allowing you to buy single, round-trip, and 10-ride tickets securely. Your phone becomes your ticket, and purchased tickets are stored within the app for easy access and transfer.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app and reliable
  • 👍 Clean and simple, easy to use
  • 👍 Functional and works as needed
  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy at best, frequently crashes
  • 🐛 Buggy, payment processing issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable, app often doesn't work
MBTA Go — Official#2

MBTA Go — Official by MBTA

Live Transit Information
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.1😊(142 ratings)
Free
#51in Navigation
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Get real-time public transit information for the Greater Boston area. Track buses and trains, view live arrival times, and stay updated on route closures and alerts. This app also offers accessibility features for all riders.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Reliable real-time information
  • 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
  • 🚀 Accurate bus and train tracking

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent data accuracy
  • 🔓 Lack of mobile payment options
  • 🔍 Missing trip planning features
ProximiT: MBTA Boston Transit#3

ProximiT: MBTA Boston Transit by Jeff Lopes

Subway, Bus, and Commuter Rail
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😊(24K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides real-time transit information for Boston's subway, bus, and commuter rail systems. Get instant arrival predictions, locate nearby stations, and receive service alerts to optimize your commute.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate bus and train times
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Customizable favorites
  • 🚀 Convenient for commuting

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent real-time updates
  • 🐛 Inaccurate arrival predictions
  • 🐛 Fails to show up-to-date information

More T Commuter Rail apps to explore

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Amtrak
Amtrak
Amtrak
by Amtrak
Free

Book train tickets, manage your account, and access travel information on the go. Show your eTicket digitally and save payment details for quick purchases. Find station info and check train status easily.

Digital eTicketsTicket purchasingTrain status checks
✈️ Travel
(216K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Commuter NJT/LIRR/MNR
Commuter NJT/LIRR/MNR
Commuter NJT/LIRR/MNR
Real-Time Train Intelligence
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
6
MTA TrainTime
MTA TrainTime
MTA TrainTime
Railroad tickets and trips
Free

This app allows railroad customers to buy and use tickets, plan journeys, and track trains in real-time. It offers features like split payments, multi-station trip planning, and real-time GPS tracking for a seamless travel experience.

Buy and use railroad ticketsPlan trips with departure timesReal-time GPS train tracking
🗺️ Navigation
(211K)
free
7
NJ TRANSIT
NJ TRANSIT
NJ TRANSIT
NJ TRANSIT's Official App
Free

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
✈️ Travel
(269K)
free
8
Commuter - for LIRR
Commuter - for LIRR
Commuter - for LIRR
by Ariel's Apps LLC
Free

Access Long Island Railroad train schedules and real-time delay information. Features include location-based station swapping, live branch status, fare listings, and integrated maps for LIRR and subways.

Real-time schedule and delay dataAuto swap stations based on locationLive LIRR branch status
🗺️ Navigation
(3K)
ad-supported
9
GoPass
GoPass
GoPass
by DART/The T/DCTA
Free

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
✈️ Travel
(85K)
free
10
Metrolink
Metrolink
Metrolink
by Southern California Regional Rail Authority
Free

Purchase and manage Metrolink train tickets directly from your smartphone. Buy various ticket types, activate them before boarding, and store them in a digital wallet. Easily transfer tickets to a new device if needed.

Mobile ticket purchasingDigital ticket walletTicket transfer to new device
✈️ Travel
(342)
free
11
MBTA Rider - Commuter Rail
MBTA Rider - Commuter Rail
MBTA Rider - Commuter Rail
Boston Train Schedules
Free

This app provides real-time schedules for the MBTA Commuter Rail. It allows users to set a favorite trip and automatically adjusts the schedule display based on their current location.

MBTA Commuter Rail schedulesFavorite trip settingLocation-based schedule direction
🗺️ Navigation
(6)
free
12
PDX Rail
PDX Rail
PDX Rail
Portland, Oregon rail transit.
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
13
NJ Tracks - Train Times
NJ Tracks - Train Times
NJ Tracks - Train Times
Real-time Tracks & Schedules
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
14
T-Times
T-Times
T-Times
Be on time by tracking T-Time!
Free

This transit app provides precise, real-time arrival predictions for all Boston subway lines. It helps commuters and tourists avoid long waits by offering down-to-the-second accuracy, directly from the MBTA. Plan your journeys up to an hour in advance with the latest delay and alert information.

Real-time MBTA predictionsAll subway lines supportedOrigin and destination stops
✈️ Travel
(11)
free
15
1ATU TLC
1ATU TLC
1ATU TLC
by Amalgamated Transit Union
Free
📡 News
(0)
16
SEPTA
SEPTA
SEPTA
by Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
Free

Plan your entire journey with this transit app. Find nearby stops, get real-time updates, and manage your transit card. It offers a streamlined experience with trip planning and station details.

End-to-end trip planningReal-time transit informationSEPTA Key Card management
✈️ Travel
(29K)
free
17
Boston Transit Companion
Boston Transit Companion
Boston Transit Companion
Commute Notification
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
18
CTrail eTix
CTrail eTix
CTrail eTix
CTrail Mobile Ticket App
Free

Purchase mobile rail tickets for Hartford Line and Shore Line East customers directly from your smartphone. Avoid lines and cash transactions by buying daily parking and various ticket types, including monthly bus add-ons for CTtransit users.

Purchase mobile rail ticketsBuy daily parkingSave tickets for later
✈️ Travel
(173)
free
19
Majestic Commuter
Majestic Commuter
Majestic Commuter
by Ecolane USA, Inc.
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
20
onTime : MNR - MetroNorth Rail
onTime : MNR - MetroNorth Rail
onTime : MNR - MetroNorth Rail
Real-time schedules and more.
Free

Access real-time train schedules and countdowns for multiple transit agencies. Receive important service alerts and outage notifications. Go paperless and stay informed about your commute.

Real-time train schedulesCountdown to next trainCommuter notifications
🗺️ Navigation
(756)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about T Commuter Rail

What are the best t commuter rail apps for iPhone?
MBTA mTicket tops our t commuter rail apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 2.6-star average from 644 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top t commuter rail apps we rank are free to download, including MBTA mTicket and MBTA Go — Official.
MBTA mTicket has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ t commuter rail apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app allows you to securely purchase MBTA Commuter Rail and Ferry tickets, including single ride, round-trip, and 10-ride options, directly from your smartphone. It also provides access to schedules and service alerts.
Once you purchase a ticket through the app, your smartphone becomes your ticket. You can easily access your purchased tickets within the 'My Tickets' section of the app.