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Public Transportation Apps
Finding the right public transit options can be confusing. With bus trackers & these public transportation apps get all the transportation schedules you need.
Late because you have no idea when the next bus or train is coming? Public transportation apps turn every town into your hometown. Get schedules for the bus, metro, train & every other transport with apps like Greyhound, & Pace Bus Tracker.
AppGrooves has filtered the best 10 apps for "Public Transportation" in Maps & Navigation from 1,212 apps. Check it out !
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Transit: Real-Time Transit App
The simple and beautiful way to get around. 125+ cities across the globe.
Transit App, Inc.
Free- 95 users said "great user interface"
- Free
- Feature Rich
- Fresh
- Editor's Choice
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Editor’s Review
- It’s impossible to get lost with GO! Get step-by-step instructions how to get to your destination with push & voice notifications
- Know exactly where your bus or train is! Track your transport approaching in real-time right on the map
- Get all possible transport options on a visual timeline for a super easy comparison! View schedules even when offline
Reviewed by Laura S on January 24, 2018
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helpful
in 944 reviewsGreat apps. Very helpful and accurate
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easy to use
in 486 reviewsBeautifully designed and easy to use!
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great user interface
in 95 reviewsReally great interface. Nice fonts. Overloads you with information...I like that!
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accurate information
in 41 reviewsEasy to use accurate information
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great design
in 26 reviewsGreat design and functionality. Love it!
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informative
in 24 reviewsOn time, accurate and informative
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Moovit: Bus Times, Train Times & Live Updates
Real-Time Transit: bus times, train times, subway maps, live directions & alerts
Moovit
50M+ Maps & NavigationFree- 2,905 users said "useful"
- Free
- Feature Rich
- Fresh
- Editor's Choice
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- With Real-Time Arrival you never need to guess when you have to be at the station. Find out everything with a single tap
- Live Ride makes arrival times super accurate! Get notifications every time the transport is approaching your stop
- Why waste time on a bus or train that isn’t coming? Service Alerts lets you know about sudden changes in public transport
Reviewed by Laura S on January 24, 2018
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useful
in 2,905 reviewsGreat app! Very accurate and useful!!
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in 1,191 reviewsvery accurate and easy to use
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in 120 reviewsVery useful and accurate app.
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in 82 reviewsVery informative and accurate
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in 54 reviewsThis app has been a great help for me, planning my trip, accurate time estimation, and
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in 41 reviewsGood app, good service
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Citymapper - Transit Navigation
"The single best app for finding your way in the city" The New York Times
Citymapper Limited
Free- 1,141 users said "useful"
- Free
- Feature Rich
- Editor's Choice
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- Finds the fastest routes by combining all transport modes & giving precise information like times for arrival & departure
- Not a bus person? Discover bike sharing locations across the city with real-time availability
- Be prepared even when there’s no Internet! Quickly download accurate offline maps for subway & bus too
Reviewed by Laura S on January 24, 2018
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useful
in 1,141 reviewsBeen using it for a while. Reliable and useful
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in 683 reviewsSo easy to use and it's good it tells you of prices and other routes
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in 97 reviewsGreat interface, massive amount of time saved, constant improvements, and still they
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in 43 reviewsapps I've tried, this by far had the best design which makes using it both enjoyable and
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in 43 reviewsHaving this app with accurate information makes me feel safe to go anywhere in London and
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in 32 reviewsVery informative and accurate
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Miami-Dade Transit Tracker
Miami-Dade Transit's official transit mobile app from Miami-Dade County.
Miami-Dade County
100K+ Maps & NavigationFree- Free
- Fresh
- Editor's Choice
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- Instant access: get accurate arrival time for buses, trains & transit cars all over Miami-Dade County in real-time
- Plan your transport around Miami efficiently! View all stations near you with the fastest route alignments & current traffic status
- Get the most out of Miami! Discover popular Miami destinations that are interesting & fun to visit and explore using Transit
Reviewed by Laura S on January 24, 2018
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Transit Tracks: Chicago CTA
CTA bus and train times on your phone.
Lele Duan
500K+ Maps & NavigationFree Install- 82% positive reviews
- Free
- In App Purchases
- Editor's Choice
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- Gives all the necessary info you need to find your way around Chicago with bus/train data directly from CTA
- Bookmark all the Chicago stops you use often for instant & easy access, totally hassle free
- First time in Chicago? Discover all the stops with a single glance on the map and make discovering the sites a breeze
Reviewed by Laura S on January 24, 2018
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Boston Transit: MBTA Bus, Subway & Rail Tracker
MBTA real-time arrivals for bus, subway & streetcar. Trip Planner available
Anil Vasani
10K+ Maps & NavigationFree Install- 86% positive reviews
- Free
- In App Purchases
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NextBus
Official NextBus Mobile Application
NextBus, Inc.
500K+ Maps & NavigationFree- 72% positive reviews
- Free
- Feature Rich
- Editor's Choice
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Editor’s Review
- Complete customization of your personal commuting habits! Create, name & group often-used stops for an effortless access
- Setting up favored reminders & notifications is super easy! Never get bothered by useless information cluttering your phone
- Integration with the database of transit operators and you’ll receive interactive voice response and SMS notifications
Reviewed by Laura S on January 24, 2018
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helpful
in 134 reviewsVery helpful and accurate.
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in 51 reviewsEasy to use, great for public transit!
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MyTransit NYC Subway, Bus, Rail (MTA)
Best Designed & Most Accurate Transit App for NYC Subway, Bus, Metro-North, LIRR
MyTransit™
Free Install- 44 users said "informative"
- Free
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- Editor's Choice
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- Everything you need to remove the stress out of commuting in NYC whether you’re living there or just visiting
- Accurately covers all NYC transportation networks for super easy navigation! Check the subway, railroad & MTA Bus with a single tap
- NYC is a vibrating city & traffic jams are bound to happen! With Live Status Alerts, you can always be one step ahead
Reviewed by Laura S on January 24, 2018
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in 544 reviewsAccurate and very helpful.
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in 196 reviewsVery accurate and easy to use.
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in 44 reviewsThis is helpful and informative!!! Thank you
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in 17 reviewsOne of the best an only accurate app out that you can navigate around the big Apple
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Los Angeles Metro and Bus
Realtime bus and Metro rail predictions from Metro, serving Los Angeles County
Dixon Mobility, LLC
100K+ Maps & NavigationFree- 85% positive reviews
- Free
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- Editor's Choice
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- A single tap is all you need! Just pick the destination in the LA County area & receive instant information on the best way to get there
- Auto-Refresh makes sure you don’t have to tap your device every time you want to check for possible changes
- Don’t worry! Navigation through LA is even easier with the Go Metro Rail Map & LA Transit Trip Planner
Reviewed by Laura S on January 24, 2018
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in 117 reviewsVery helpful and easy to use
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in 39 reviewsAlways accurate and easy to use
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OneBusAway
Your open-source app for real-time transit information
OneBusAway
500K+ Maps & NavigationFree- 79% positive reviews
- Free
- Editor's Choice
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- Often commuting on the same route? Add a widget to your home screen & stay updated on any changes that may happen
- Remove the hassle of commuting. A green line indicates if you’ll actually make it to the bus stop on time from your current location
- One tap is all it takes to get a comprehensive info on all the transport options! Discover buses you didn’t even know existed
Reviewed by Laura S on January 24, 2018
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in 227 reviewsExtremely accurate. I love this app very helpful
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in 65 reviewsSeriously, this is the best bus app! It's so convenient and easy to use
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Public transportation is a system for carrying multiple members of the public at once from one place to another. This is usually by way of an established route and costs some sort of fee.
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