If you have to get to work or school via public transportation then check out our list of the best public transit apps for the iPhone.
The best public transit apps for iPhone-2021
8 Mar 2021, by  Joseph Batcagan
TripGo Transit Planner app for iPhone is the only app that lets you compare and even combine any (really any!) transport mode like train, bus, taxi, subway, metro, cab, tram, your own or share car & bike, motorcycle or ride share. TripGo makes it super easy to get from A to B on time with any transport mix. Transit Planning app puts the multi & mixed modal transport future in your hands right now, when other apps are still only dreaming of it. Never be late again by syncing TripGo with your agenda and getting exact departure times.
- Real-time information for public transport (live map)
- Door-to-door options for easy comparison on price, time and environmental impact
- Automatically plans trips between home, work and events in your calendar
- Apple Watch with instant trip results and access to your favourites
- Public transport schedules
Transit Tracker, a transit tracker app for iPhone, - is the only app you’ll need to get around. Now supporting multiple metro areas. You know how to get there; we’ll help make sure you get there on time! Find the nearest public transit stations with scheduled stops and view upcoming departures with just two quick taps. With this transit tracking app, you can track vehicle locations and see predicated departure times wherever Real-Time data is available. Real-time data is not available in all areas or modes of Transit.
- Navigate the city with ease
- Find alternate routes
- Multiple metro areas are available
Want a hassle-free public transportation? Well, this app should help you! Transit app review
- Very helpful functions
- Offers every route to the nearest bus, subway, train station, and ferry port
- Painstakingly detailed
- Allows you to look for the nearest open businesses
- Updated locations
Whether you're headed to the US or already live there, this app will help you find your way around over 50 major cities. Moovit app review
- Award-winning app
- Live arrival times
- Walking and public transport directions
- Static maps such as train, subway, and more
- Plan out your route
Here's a free app that covers various transit authorities in the US and Canada along with train timetables in a number of European countries.
- Works offline
- Search for routes and add to favorites
- Powerful search functions
- Transport modes can be chosen
- Receive push notifications with updates
This is a highly effective app for finding out the real-time locations of the public transport you intend to board.
- Push notifications
- Find out where buses are located and headed
- Arrival predictions for bus stops
- Find the right route or stop for your journey
- Utilizes significant location change service
Here's another CTA tracking app which will enable you to find info on buses as well as the L train.
Find out ETA for buses & trains.
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- Map with arrival times
- Save stops with ease
- View a variety of routes for any destination
- Manually refresh ETAs
- Track data in real time
This app works in more than 60 cities across the US and Canada to get you to your desired location in a jiffy!
- Maps with directions
- Highly accurate
- Real-time countdowns
- Complete transportation info
- 24/7 support
This app is a handy way to find out the real-time schedules of buses and trains from the palm of your hand. The Transit App for iPad app review
- Works in all the major US metropolitan cities
- Plot out your routes with ease
- Find out the departure schedule
- Add routes to favorites
- Create your own itinerary offline
If you live in Victoria or are planning a visit, then you should definitely check out this app.
- Free for life
- Supported by PTV
- Provides the latest info
- Beautiful interface
- Plan out your journeys