DC Transit — Your Smarter Way Around Washington DC
Get real-time Metrobus, Metrorail, and regional transit updates for DC, Maryland, and Virginia — all in one easy-to-use app designed for daily commuters.
“DC Transit keeps me on time every morning. The live Metro and bus updates are always accurate, and it’s great having all my routes in one place.”
Why Washingtonians love DC Transit:
• Live Metrobus and Metrorail tracking
• Stop and schedule alerts
• Trip planner with step-by-step directions
• Live and offline route maps
• One-tap “Get Me Home” journeys
• Customizable widgets for quick access
Never miss your stop again — with Get Off Alerts, DC Transit tells you exactly when to hop off. Track your bus or train in real time, see how crowded it is before boarding, and get instant notifications about delays, detours, and service changes across the DC region.
Whether you’re commuting to Capitol Hill, traveling from Bethesda, or heading home to Arlington, DC Transit gives you all the live travel information you need in one reliable app.
Coverage Includes:
• WMATA Metrorail (All Lines)
• WMATA Metrobus (DC, Maryland, Virginia)
• DC Circulator
• MARC Trains and Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
• Montgomery County Ride On and Fairfax Connector
• Alexandria DASH and ART Arlington Transit
• Real-time service alerts, detours, and closures
Plan trips, check live arrivals, and save your favourite stops — all in one simple app designed for the entire Washington metropolitan area.
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What is DC Transit?
DC Transit is a real-time public transport app for Washington DC and the surrounding region. It provides live Metrobus and Metrorail updates, trip planning, and service alerts.
Does it work with WMATA?
Yes — DC Transit covers all WMATA Metrobus and Metrorail services across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Does it include MARC and VRE commuter trains?
Absolutely. You can view MARC and Virginia Railway Express schedules and live updates where available.
Does it support local systems like Ride On or Fairfax Connector?
Yes. DC Transit includes regional systems such as Montgomery County Ride On, Fairfax Connector, ART, DASH, and DC Circulator.
Can I check service alerts and delays?
Yes — the app provides live notifications about delays, detours, and planned maintenance across all major networks.
Can I use DC Transit offline?
Yes — offline maps and saved timetables let you plan your trip even without mobile data.
Will it remind me when to get off?
Yes. “Get Off Alerts” use GPS to notify you just before your stop so you never miss it.
Is DC Transit free?
Yes — it’s free to download and use, with optional premium features like widgets and enhanced alerts available via in-app purchase.
How do I contact support?
Email talk@travelwhiz.app or message @trymomego on X (Twitter).
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Travel smarter with DC Transit — your all-in-one Metro, bus, and rail companion.
Download now and get real-time maps, schedules, and service alerts for Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
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The interface is easy to navigate and provides many options for determining the travel modes available. Designed to allow you to plan your trip in a way that makes sense to you. The menus and map are interactive so you can find options using the lookup, making selections in the menus or finding the destination on the map and selecting it to plan your trip. You can lookup destinations by name, or my finding it on the map. Apparently this app is new to the Washington DC area, but is well established in other metropolitan locations. Highly recommend.
Developer Response
Thanks so much for the kind feedback - we appreciate it!
Great metro app
ColinRG
I started using this app about a month after I moved to DC. It’s by far the best app for the WMATA metro and bus network, and it has a super easy and intuitive interface. The free version works perfectly fine for my daily needs, but the free trial was also super cool if it’s something you want to spend the money on.
The Best DC Transit App
Sky-gaze
It gives you a full route from beginning to end, accurate ETAs, accurate live updates. This is the most user-friendly DC metro app you’re going to find on the App Store, imo. I’ve tried a few of the others. This one is the best by far. 🙏🏽
Great app - give it a try!
Short_Trip
Downloaded app when I visited DC for the weekend. It helped me get around and save $$ by using the bus. The free version was enough for my visit, but the 7 day free trial is worth trying.
Our first release of 2026 comes with a brand new Live Departures widget for your Lock Screen, where you can see live updates for your saved stops and stations. Once added, just tap on the widget to cycle through all of your saved stops.
Also, this will be the last release to support iOS 17. The next release will only be available for iOS 18 and above.
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Version 2026.1.1
The developer, Transit Now ltd, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
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Supported Features
VoiceOver
Larger Text
Dark Interface
Differentiate Without Color Alone
Sufficient Contrast
Reduced Motion
Information
Seller
Transit Now ltd
Size
120.6 MB
Category
Navigation
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
Apple Watch Requires watchOS 9.0 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
Languages
English and 11 more
English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese