Galveston Bus & Trolley Helper
Bus, Ferry & Trolley Guide
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Full transit schedules, Bolivar Ferry vessel tracking, weather-based ferry alerts, route maps, favorites, and departure notifications for Galveston Island.
Whether you are a daily commuter, an island local, or a tourist visiting historic Galveston, Galveston Island Bus & Trolley is your ultimate companion to navigate the city’s public transportation network with confidence and ease.
Say goodbye to missed rides and waiting in the sun. This app puts real-time data, schedules, interactive maps, and arrival alerts right at your fingertips.
CORE FEATURES
Live Arrivals & Countdowns: Never guess when the next bus is coming. See real-time arrival estimates and dynamic countdown timers for every stop.
Official Galveston Ferry Tracker: Seamlessly monitor the Bolivar Ferry landing times, schedules, and real-time status so you can time your crossing perfectly.
nteractive Explorer Map: Discover nearby transit options, locate bus stops, and see where trolley routes go relative to your current location.
Reminder Alerts ("Remind Me"): Set automatic arrival alerts! Get a time-sensitive notification 5 minutes before your bus arrives so you can walk to the stop stress-free.
Favorites at a Glance: Star your most frequented stops and routes for instant access straight from the Favorites dashboard.
Complete GTFS Schedules: Look up full timetable calendars, route frequencies, fare rules, and operational hours—even offline!
DESIGNED FOR THE ISLAND LIFE
Harmonious Modern Design: Beautiful tropical aesthetics, subtle fluid animations, and a customized high-contrast Dark Mode.
Lightweight & Fast: Built using native SwiftUI, the app loads GTFS schedules instantly and has near-zero battery drain.
Family-Safe: Fully compliant G-rated experience, integrated with unobtrusive privacy-centric, safe sponsor placements.
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The developer, Carlton Payne III, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- PayneBrain LLC
- Size
- 13.1 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- Copyright
- © 2026 PayneBrain LLC