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Best Transit Time Apps

231+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to transit time or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 231+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Transit Time Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MTA TrainTimeMTA TrainTimeFree4.9★ (211K)NoNoAug 2026
2Transit • Subway & Bus TimesTransit • Subway & Bus TimesFree4.6★ (975K)NoYesAug 2026
3Subway Time NYCSubway Time NYCFree4.8★ (14K)NoYesAug 2026
4Citymapper: All Live TransitCitymapper: All Live TransitFree4.9★ (107K)YesYesAug 2026
5Transit Tracker in Real TimeTransit Tracker in Real TimeFree—NoNoMay 2026
6Beacon Transit TimesBeacon Transit TimesFree—NoNoJun 2026
7Great Red Spot Transit TimesGreat Red Spot Transit Times$0.99—NoNoJul 2026
8OnTime Transit AppOnTime Transit AppFree2.5★ (23)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Transit Time

MTA TrainTime#1

MTA TrainTime by Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Railroad tickets and trips
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.9😊(211K ratings)
Free
#8in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
  • 👍 Consolidated app with all features
  • 🚅 Accurate real-time train tracking
  • 💳 Seamless ticket purchasing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🕰️ Inconsistent train arrival/departure times
  • 🔍 Difficult to find older tickets
Transit • Subway & Bus Times#2

Transit • Subway & Bus Times by Transit App, Inc.

Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(975K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#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
Subway Time NYC#3

Subway Time NYC by Rohan Mehta

Subway & bus arrivals
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(14K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Get real-time subway and bus arrival information directly from the MTA feed. Features include home and lock screen widgets, service alerts, live tracking, and offline maps. Supports Apple Watch for convenient access.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Focused and intuitive
  • 🚀 Accurate train times
  • 👍 Convenient features like favorites and subway map
  • 🚀 Helpful widgets for home screen

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Widget not showing live feed
  • 🐛 Inaccurate train times in some cases

More Transit Time apps to explore

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Citymapper: All Live Transit
Citymapper: All Live Transit
Citymapper: All Live Transit
Live Bus, Subway, Train Times
Free

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
(107K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Transit Tracker in Real Time
Transit Tracker in Real Time
Transit Tracker in Real Time
Direction and Navigation
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
6
Beacon Transit Times
Beacon Transit Times
Beacon Transit Times
Your Next Bus, Train & Ferry
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
7
Great Red Spot Transit Times
Great Red Spot Transit Times
Great Red Spot Transit Times
by David Lent
$0.99

This app provides precise transit times for Jupiter's Great Red Spot, allowing stargazers to plan observations. It offers times in both local and universal formats and functions offline, making it ideal for remote viewing.

Accurate transit time calculationsLocal and Universal Time displayOffline functionality
🔍 Reference
(0)
paid
8
OnTime Transit App
OnTime Transit App
OnTime Transit App
Muni, LA Metro and AC Transit
Free

This app provides real-time public transit tracking and trip planning for multiple cities. Avoid missing your bus or train by seeing live arrival times, saving favorite stops, and viewing routes on a map. It supports various transit agencies across North America and the UK.

Real-time transit trackingTrip planningSave favorite stops
🗺️ Navigation
(23)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
onTime : Transit
onTime : Transit
onTime : Transit
Rail, Bus, Train, Subway...
Free

Access real-time transit schedules for trains, buses, and subways without paper. Get instant countdowns, track updates, and important service change notifications. Go paperless and be on time for your commute.

Countdown to next trainReal-time track infoCommuter notifications
🗺️ Navigation
(214)
free with in-app purchases
11
RealTime Transit
RealTime Transit
RealTime Transit
Real Time Transit Subway & Bus
Free

Get real-time arrival predictions for buses and subways. Quickly check your favorite transit station's status to see if you'll make your connection. Supports numerous transit agencies across North America.

Real-time arrival predictionsSupports multiple transit agenciesQuick station status checks
✈️ Travel
(3)
ad-supported
12
TriLive: Real-Time Transit App
TriLive: Real-Time Transit App
TriLive: Real-Time Transit App
by Anthony Qin
Free

This real-time transit app helps Portland commuters catch buses and MAX trains with ease. It uses your location to find nearby stops and provides live arrival times, making your commute more predictable and less stressful.

Real-time TriMet bus and MAX arrivalsNearby stops based on current locationPredictable and less stressful commuting
🗺️ Navigation
(2)
free
13
Time Transit
Time Transit
Time Transit
Beat Jet Lag, Scientifically.
Free

This app uses circadian biology science to create a personalized plan to help you beat jet lag. It provides precise timings for light exposure, caffeine, melatonin, and sleep to optimize your adjustment to new time zones.

Personalized adjustment planCircadian biology scienceOptimal light exposure timing
✈️ Travel
(1)
free
14
OntarioTransit Departure Times
OntarioTransit Departure Times
OntarioTransit Departure Times
Live egress times for GO train
$0.99
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
15
ETA Transit
ETA Transit
ETA Transit
by ETA Transit Systems Inc
Free

Get real-time transit arrival predictions, plan your routes, and receive important system alerts. This app offers accurate and easy-to-use information for riders of select transit agencies, helping you stay informed about delays and outages.

Up-to-the-minute arrival predictionsRoute planning and comparisonSystem alerts for outages and delays
✈️ Travel
(7)
free
16
Seattle Transit-Bus Live Time
Seattle Transit-Bus Live Time
Seattle Transit-Bus Live Time
Seattle Bus & Rail Tracker
Free

Get real-time bus and rail arrival information for 11 transit agencies in Seattle and the Puget Sound region. Save your favorite stops for quick access to departure times and navigate transit with ease.

Real-time transit tracking11 regional transit agenciesSave favorite stops
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
ad-supported
17
Schedules - AC Transit
Schedules - AC Transit
Schedules - AC Transit
AC Transit Time Tables
Free

Easily access current AC Transit bus schedules and real-time arrival information on your iPhone and iPad. Select a bus line and direction to view detailed schedules or live updates. Save your favorite routes for quick access and sync them across all your devices via iCloud.

Bus schedule lookupReal-time arrival informationLine and direction selection
🗺️ Navigation
(172)
free
18
NYC subway Map MTA subway time
NYC subway Map MTA subway time
NYC subway Map MTA subway time
NYC Subway, Bus, MTA Map
Free

Navigate New York City's public transit system with real-time updates, detailed maps, and trip planning. Access subway, bus, and train information offline to plan your journeys efficiently.

Real-time transit status and alertsOffline access to detailed MTA mapsTrip planner with route optimization
✈️ Travel
(3)
free with in-app purchases
19
CityTransit: Bus & Train Times
CityTransit: Bus & Train Times
CityTransit: Bus & Train Times
NYC, MBTA, WMATA and more!
Free

Navigate cities worldwide with real-time transit information. Track buses and trains live on a map, plan trips, and get instant departure times. Stay updated with service alerts and access schedules for seamless urban commuting.

Real-time bus and train trackingEffortless trip planningNext departure information
🗺️ Navigation
(279)
free with in-app purchases
20
Wave Transit - Wilmington
Wave Transit - Wilmington
Wave Transit - Wilmington
by Connexionz Limited
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)

FAQ about Transit Time

What are the best transit time apps for iPhone?
MTA TrainTime tops our transit time apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 211K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top transit time apps we rank are free to download, including MTA TrainTime and Transit • Subway & Bus Times.
MTA TrainTime has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 231+ transit time apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The MTA TrainTime app allows you to buy and use tickets for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad. You can also plan your trips, track your trains in real-time with GPS, see train car layouts and crowding information, and share your trip details with others.
You can purchase tickets directly within the app using Apple Pay or a credit/debit card. The app also supports splitting payments between two cards for your convenience.

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