Best Trip Planner Metro Apps

178+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Looking for free trip planner metro apps? 20 of our 178+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Trip Planner Metro

Washington DC Metro Route Map#1

Washington DC Metro Route Map by Mapway Inc.

WMATA Subway and route planner
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😞(12K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Navigate Washington D.C. transit with ease. This app offers interactive maps, fast route planning, and step-by-step directions for the WMATA subway system. Enjoy offline access and real-time train departures to simplify your commute or sightseeing.

What We Love

  • 🗺️ Fantastic map
  • 📍 Easy to use
  • 🙌 Great tool
  • 🛫 Useful for planning trips

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Inaccurate train times
  • 🚫 Unusable due to ads
  • 🗺️ Out-of-date map
Transit • Subway & Bus Times#2

Transit • Subway & Bus Times by 9280-0366 Quebec inc.

Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(951K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-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
TripIt: Travel Planner#3

TripIt: Travel Planner by TripIt Inc

Trip Itinerary & Alerts
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.8😊(304K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#16in Travel
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Organize all your travel plans in one place. Automatically create a comprehensive itinerary from booking confirmations and access reservation details, maps, and directions even offline. Upgrade for real-time flight alerts, fare refund notifications, and loyalty program tracking.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Keeps all travel info in one place
  • 🚀 Automatically imports booking details
  • 🚀 Provides flight change/delay notifications
  • 👍 Helpful for organizing complex trips

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy when making changes to trips
  • 🐛 Difficulty removing canceled items
  • 🔒 Requires access to email account

More Trip Planner Metro apps to explore

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DC Metro and Bus - Tracker
DC Metro and Bus - Tracker
DC Metro and Bus - Tracker
Washington DC Metro - WMATA
Free

Get real-time transit predictions for Washington DC's Metro rail and bus routes. Plan your trips with step-by-step directions, view interactive maps, and receive alerts for service disruptions. Save your favorite stops for quick access.

Real-time predictionsTrip plannerInteractive DC Metro map
🗺️ Navigation
(36K)
free with in-app purchases
5
SmarTrip
SmarTrip
SmarTrip
by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authory
Free

Manage your SmarTrip card and account with this optional tool. Register your card for balance protection, check benefits, set up auto-reload, or purchase transit passes. It can also be added to Apple Wallet for easy tap-to-pay.

Manage SmarTrip card and accountAdd SmarTrip to Apple WalletRegister card for balance protection
✈️ Travel
(57)
free
6
Yandex Metro
Yandex Metro
Yandex Metro
Metro map and route times
Free

Plan your metro journeys across multiple cities with detailed maps, optimal route calculations, and estimated travel times. Discover station exits, get information on closures, and even pay for public transport fares directly within the app.

Metro maps with station detailsOptimal route planningEstimated journey times
🗺️ Navigation
(42K)
ad-supported
7
Paris Metro Map and Routes
Paris Metro Map and Routes
Paris Metro Map and Routes
Metro map and route planner
Free

Navigate Paris like a local with this comprehensive metro map and route planner. Features offline routing, real-time train times, and step-by-step directions to popular attractions. Plan your journeys easily and stress-free.

Interactive metro, tram, and RER mapOffline journey plannerReal-time train departure boards
🗺️ Navigation
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Washington DC Metro Guide
Washington DC Metro Guide
Washington DC Metro Guide
DC Metro Map Navigation
Free

Navigate the Washington DC Metro system with this free transit app. It features the official WMATA map, route planning with fare and time estimates, and information on nearby sites. The app works offline, making it ideal for exploring the city.

Official WMATA Metro mapRoute planning with time and fareNearby sites information
🔍 Reference
(731)
free with in-app purchases
9
Rome2Rio: Trip Planner
Rome2Rio: Trip Planner
Rome2Rio: Trip Planner
Discover how to get anywhere
Free

This travel planning tool helps you discover and compare various transportation options worldwide. Simply enter two locations to instantly see routes, estimated costs, and travel times for trains, buses, ferries, flights, and car travel. It also suggests nearby accommodations for booking.

Compare global transport optionsInstant route and cost estimatesDetailed journey maps
✈️ Travel
(921)
free
10
Valley Metro
Valley Metro
Valley Metro
Transit fares & trip planning
Free

Plan your transit journeys in metro Phoenix with real-time bus and light rail tracking. Easily manage fares, earn savings with Smart Fare, and receive service alerts for a seamless travel experience.

Smart Fare payment and savingsStep-by-step trip planningReal-time bus and light rail location
✈️ Travel
(10K)
free
11
LA Metro & Bus - Rail Tracker
LA Metro & Bus - Rail Tracker
LA Metro & Bus - Rail Tracker
Los Angeles Metro Transit
Free

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
(4.7K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Metro Transit
Metro Transit
Metro Transit
by Metropolitan Council
Free

Plan your transit trips, view real-time departure information for buses and trains, and purchase mobile tickets directly from your smartphone. This app simplifies navigating public transportation in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.

Trip PlannerReal-time departure information (NexTrip)Mobile ticket purchasing
✈️ Travel
(333)
free
13
Metro Pulse
Metro Pulse
Metro Pulse
Track your bus or train
Free

This app provides real-time transit information for the Washington region, including arrival times, service alerts, and trip planning. It offers practical details on nearby stations, elevator status, and offline maps for convenient travel.

Real-time arrival timesNearby station informationTrip planner with fare estimates
✈️ Travel
(102)
free
14
Stippl - Travel Planner
Stippl - Travel Planner
Stippl - Travel Planner
Plan, track & relive your trip
Free

This app helps you plan, organize, and track your vacations. It features dynamic itinerary building that adjusts automatically when you change accommodations, a budget tracker, and tools to create travel journals and share memories.

Dynamic trip building engineDay-by-day itinerary builderBooking and transportation organizer
✈️ Travel
(450)
free with in-app purchases
15
Mapway: Maps & Transit Planner
Mapway: Maps & Transit Planner
Mapway: Maps & Transit Planner
Metro Subway Tram Bus Train
Free

Navigate major cities worldwide with this comprehensive transit app. Plan journeys, view interactive maps, and access live updates for metro, subway, and tram networks. Offline route planning and travel guides are also included.

Interactive city transit mapsOffline route planningLive departure boards
🗺️ Navigation
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
16
NS Travel Planner
NS Travel Planner
NS Travel Planner
#1 OV app of The Netherlands
Free

Plan your entire journey across the Netherlands, from door-to-door. Get real-time travel updates, check public transport options like trains, buses, and bikes, and manage your tickets and season passes easily.

Journey planning to any addressReal-time travel informationPublic transport bicycle and shared car hire
✈️ Travel
(6.8K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Barcelona Metro Map & Routing
Barcelona Metro Map & Routing
Barcelona Metro Map & Routing
Metro map and route planner
Free

Navigate Barcelona's public transport system with ease. This app provides interactive maps, fast route planning, and step-by-step directions, even when offline. Save your favorite routes for quick access and enjoy an ad-free experience with VIP features.

Interactive Metro mapsFast route plannerOffline functionality
🗺️ Navigation
(3K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Paris Travel Guide & AI
Paris Travel Guide & AI
Paris Travel Guide & AI
Trip Planner and AI Assistant
Free

This AI-powered travel planner helps you discover and organize must-do activities in Paris. Compare and book tours, tickets, and attractions, and build a personalized itinerary in seconds with smart recommendations.

AI travel assistant for personalized recommendationsCompare and book tours and ticketsBuild custom itineraries
✈️ Travel
(388)
free
19
ezTransit Minneapolis Metro
ezTransit Minneapolis Metro
ezTransit Minneapolis Metro
Trip Planner for Minneapolis
Free

Plan public transport trips offline in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Get route suggestions with departure/arrival times, view details on a map, and save favorite routes. Offers accessibility features and schedule update notifications.

Offline trip planningRoute searching on mapAdvanced search parameters
✈️ Travel
(10)
free with in-app purchases
20
RideMETRO
RideMETRO
RideMETRO
Public transit in Houston, TX
Free

Plan your journeys and purchase fares for Houston's bus and rail transit. Get real-time arrival information, view nearby routes, and receive trip notifications.

Trip planningFare paymentReal-time bus arrivals
🗺️ Navigation
(126)
free