Best Tap La Bus Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated September 2026

Looking for free tap la bus apps? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Tap La Bus Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	TAP LA	Free	1.9★ (799)	No	No	Sep 2026
2	LA Bus	Free	3.0★ (2)	No	No	Sep 2026
3	LA Metro - Official	Free	4.4★ (391)	No	No	Sep 2026
4	LA Metro & Bus - Rail Tracker	Free	4.4★ (4.7K)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
5	Transit • Subway & Bus Times	Free	4.6★ (982K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
6	Safari	Free	4.4★ (177K)	No	No	Sep 2026
7	Greyhound: Buy Bus Tickets	Free	4.8★ (236K)	No	No	Sep 2026
8	Here Comes the Bus	Free	4.5★ (74K)	No	No	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Tap La Bus

#1

TAP LA by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Transit fare payment in LA

Editor's Choice

1.9😞(799 ratings)

Free

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Pay for transit fares across Los Angeles with your mobile device. This app allows you to purchase passes, manage multiple cards, and use touchless payment on numerous bus and train systems. It also offers trip planning and access to multimodal programs.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to use
✨ Convenient digital tap card
💳 Ability to load funds
🗺️ Trip planning functionality

Room to Improve

🐛 App crashes and glitches
💰 Charges money without adding funds
⏱️ Slow load times and processing
🤷‍♀️ Confusing user experience
🚫 Doesn't work for tourists/visitors

#2

LA Bus by Syncromatics Corporation

Strong Contender

3.0(2 ratings)

Free

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Get real-time arrival information for LADOT DASH and Commuter Express buses. Plan your trips, save favorite stops, and receive timely alerts for your bus routes.

#3

LA Metro - Official by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Transit info and trip planning

Worth Considering

4.4(391 ratings)

Free

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Plan your journeys across Los Angeles with real-time transit information. Get step-by-step directions, track buses and trains live, and receive important service alerts to travel with confidence.

More Tap La Bus apps to explore

LA Metro & Bus - Rail Tracker

LA Metro & Bus - Rail Tracker

LA Metro & Bus - Rail Tracker

Real Time LA Transit & Map

This app provides real-time transit information for Los Angeles Metro bus and rail services. It helps users find nearby stops, plan trips, and view interactive maps of the entire LA Metro system.

Real-time bus and rail predictionsNearby stop and station finderIntegrated trip planner

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

Transit • Subway & Bus Times

Transit • Subway & Bus Times

Transit • Subway & Bus Times

Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro

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.

Real-time departure timesLive vehicle trackingFastest route planning

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

World’s fastest, truly private

Browse the web at high speeds with advanced privacy features and extensive customization. Access your tabs, translate pages, and sync data across your Apple devices. Enjoy a cleaner reading experience and personalized browsing.

Cross-device syncingPrivate Browsing modeIntelligent Tracking Prevention

Greyhound: Buy Bus Tickets

Book bus tickets easier

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

free with in-app purchases

Here Comes the Bus

Here Comes the Bus

Here Comes the Bus

by Synovia Solutions LLC

Track your child's school bus in real-time and receive notifications about its location and their boarding/deboarding. This app ensures your child arrives at the bus stop on time and provides peace of mind regarding their safety and transportation.

Real-time bus location trackingCustomizable map viewPush notification alerts

FlixBus: Book Bus Tickets

Bus travel at the lowest price

Book affordable bus and train tickets across Europe, Turkey, Brazil, and the USA. Your mobile ticket, trip information, and real-time tracking are all within the app. Receive important updates via push notifications for a seamless travel experience.

Book bus and train ticketsMobile ticket (no printing)Real-time trip tracking

free with in-app purchases

by Tmoney Co., Ltd

Plan your trips across Korea with real-time transportation information. Book tickets on your mobile device and print them for easy boarding at kiosks or ticket booths.

Real-time transportation searchDeparture/arrival terminal inquiryMobile ticketing

Los Angeles Bus Time

Los Angeles Bus Time

Los Angeles Bus Time

Real-time Bus Arrival Time

Get real-time arrival predictions for Los Angeles Metro buses. View bus routes on a map and save your frequently used lines for quick access. This simple and fast app provides accurate data directly from Metro.

Real-time bus predictionsMap view of bus routesSave favorite routes

Indian Trails Bus

Indian Trails Bus

Indian Trails Bus

by Indian Trails, Inc.

LA Metro Transit Tracker

LA Metro Transit Tracker

LA Metro Transit Tracker

Los Angeles Metro Tracker

This transit app provides real-time Los Angeles bus and rail arrival predictions, service alerts, and system maps. Easily save favorite routes and stops for quick access to transit information across the city.

Real-time bus and rail arrival predictionsSave favorite routes and stopsComprehensive LA Metro system maps

Seattle King County Metro

Get real-time bus arrival predictions for Seattle using live King County Metro data. Discover nearby stops, save favorites for quick access, and stay informed about service alerts and delays. Includes companion Apple Watch app and Home Screen widget.

Real-time bus predictionsMap of nearby stopsFavorite stops

🗺️ Navigation

LA Metro Schedules

LA Metro Schedules

LA Metro Schedules

by Walter Flores

Get real-time bus arrival information for the Los Angeles Metro system. Select your bus route and direction to see when your next bus will arrive in seconds. You can also find nearby bus stops based on your location and set arrival alarms.

Real-time bus arrival timesFind nearby bus stopsSelect bus number and direction

Get real-time arrival information for Los Angeles Metro buses. View bus locations on a map and save your favorite stops for quick access. This app is designed specifically for navigating LA's public transit system.

Real-time bus arrival timesGPS bus tracking on mapSave favorite stops

🗺️ Navigation

LACMTA – Los Angeles Metro/Bus

Navigate Los Angeles public transit with real-time arrivals and route information. Find bus stops, metro lines, and station entrances easily. Favorite your frequent stops for quick access and get to your destination efficiently.

View bus routes and stopsMetro lines and station informationFind station entrances

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

BitBus - Bitola City Bus

BitBus - Bitola City Bus

BitBus - Bitola City Bus

by Fani Jashmakovska

Stay on time and entertained

🗺️ Navigation

FAQ about Tap La Bus

What are the best tap la bus apps for iPhone?

TAP LA tops our tap la bus apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 1.9-star average from 799 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free tap la bus apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top tap la bus apps we rank are free to download, including TAP LA and LA Bus.

Does TAP LA have ads or in-app purchases?

TAP LA has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many tap la bus apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ tap la bus apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What does the TAP LA app do?

The TAP LA app allows you to pay for transit fares across over 27 transit systems in greater Los Angeles, including LA Metro. You can purchase transit passes, manage multiple TAP cards, and use touchless payment with your iPhone or Apple Watch.

What are the key features of the TAP LA app?

Key features include touchless payment, the ability to add a TAP card to your iPhone and Apple Watch, purchasing transit passes or stored value, managing multiple cards in your account, adding your TAP card to Apple Wallet for Express Transit, and access to trip planning tools.