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DC Metro and Bus is the most trusted transit tracker for Washington DC, with 36,000+ ratings and 13 years of reliable service. Get real-time predictions for every Metro rail line and bus route powered by WMATA data.
KEY FEATURES:
• Real-Time Predictions - Live arrival times for all Metro rail stations and bus stops, updated every 20 seconds directly from WMATA
• Trip Planner - Plan multi-modal trips across Metro rail and bus with step-by-step directions and transfer guidance
• DC Metro Map - Full interactive system map with all rail lines, stations, and connections at your fingertips
• Bus Stop Finder - Find nearby bus stops using your location with real-time arrival predictions for every route
• Rail Alerts - Get notified about service disruptions, delays, single-tracking, and station closures as they happen
• Favorites List - Save your most-used stations and bus stops for one-tap access to predictions
• Multi-Agency Coverage - WMATA Metrorail, Metrobus and ART (Arlington Transit)data all in one app
WHY DC METRO AND BUS:
Built by a DC commuter for DC commuters. Unlike generic transit apps that cover hundreds of cities, DC Metro and Bus is purpose-built for the Washington DC Metro Area. Every feature is optimized for WMATA riders in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
With over 36,000 ratings and a 4.5-star average, riders trust DC Metro and Bus to get them where they need to go on time.
PERFECT FOR:
• Daily commuters on Metro rail and bus
• DC, Maryland, and Virginia residents who ride WMATA
• Visitors exploring Washington DC by public transit
• Anyone who wants to skip the wait and arrive just in time
SUBSCRIPTION:
Free with ads. Upgrade to Premium for an ad-free experience.
Download DC Metro and Bus today and never miss your train or bus again!
This app is not published, sponsored or approved by WMATA.
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This app is fantastic, until suddenly there’s no data. This has happened multiple times when tracking the T2 bus from my home in Bethesda southbound to Friendship Heights, and northbound from Friendship Heights towards my home in Bethesda. “WMATA reporting no data” appears on the screen. So frustrating. Makes an otherwise fantastic app completely useless. Several times in Friendship Heights, my bus is tracked by the app, and I time my arrival at the stop for 10 minutes before the bus is predicted to arrive. A few minutes after my arrival, that bus disappears from the app and the next bus (which is to arrive 30 or so minutes later) is the only one showing up on the app! What happened? Did my bus show up early? No, about 8 minutes later, my bus shows up at the stop (not on the app), and the driver is oblivious to the problem. (There is also the additional problem that buses show up at the stop with Not In Service on their displays, and you have to ask the driver to identify their bus— super annoying). I want to do right by the environment by using public transportation, but WMATA and this app have not ironed out the kinks.
Great bus drivers!
Good Gata
I take Metrobus 38B round trip Arlington /DC. Its route through Georgetown & GWU has many visitors from out of town including those seeking medical evaluation. The bus drivers are uniformly knowledgeable, helpful & efficient. Their patience with people who are overwhelmed by the traffic, schedules of different transportation options is above what I have observed in many cities in US & abroad. My 1st difficulty in more than a decade using Metro bus & train was last evening (Wed 11/12) at 8 pm. I went into Clarendon Metro station to check on time it opened since I had an appointment at 7:15 am & Metro website says individual stations may have different opening & closing times. The kiosk had a msg card stating the Metro station attendant was away & would retuned shortly. I waited for 45 min. & finally returned home & took my chances with the am train. It worked out OK in spite of a separate incident leading to Metro police arriving & train stopped for almost 10 min. Staff were so calm during entire incident. Metro & ARL do a great job. Thank you!
Missing Bus Route W8
Krg271
Dear Developer,When I downloaded this app a few years back, the bus route for the W8 schedule was available to view. I am not sure what happened, but now the bus route has disappeared. I typed W8 route in the search engine of the app and the route directions does not appear. It only appears for the W6 route instead. As a disabled rider with mobility issues the W8 bus stops in front of the building I reside in. Since being disabled I have to come to rely on this bus and rail to get to and from where I need to go on a weekly basis. Rectifying this issue would be beneficial to my neighbors as well as others that utilize this bus route for their needs as well. Thank you.
Format Probs
kaylaraelove
I have only had a problem with the “ghost busses” a couple times thankfully but the main problem is the ads.I get it, you have to have ads if you want the app to remain “free”. It’s annoying especially when you’re in a hurry, but whatever. But oh my god, the little X at the top right corner to exit the ads is so close we can barely click on it. I get irate every time. If they could at least make it to where the ad goes away after a few seconds or at least just move it down and away from the edge of the screen. Because now is not the time I’m wanting or willing to succumb to an ad, let me find my bus.
Bug fixes and performance enhancements.
Version 3.1.10
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Information
Seller
Dixon Mobility, LLC
Size
51.3 MB
Category
Navigation
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.