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.
This is a big update with new features and plenty of improvements behind the scenes.
Service Alert Summaries
No more scrolling through long lists of alerts. The app now creates a short summary highlighting the most recent and important disruptions affecting your journey.
Better for your battery
We’ve made major optimisations to how the app uses location and background activity while you’re travelling. You can now tap GO with confidence that it won’t drain your battery.
Smarter Live Activities
Live Activities now end cleanly when you reach your destination. You’ll also see a quick summary of your trip when a Live Activity begins.
Home & Work improvements
You can now edit or remove your Home and Work locations again. Saved places and stations also sync automatically through iCloud, keeping all your devices up to date.
Powerful new Shortcuts support
You can now start live directions directly from Shortcuts or Siri. Instead of opening the app, directions begin instantly as a Live Activity — perfect for routines like starting your commute each morning.
The app also remembers your preferred routes. If a familiar journey is available, it will be selected automatically. Otherwise, just choose a route once and we’ll remember it for next time.
Clearer train departure boards
Train times are now easier to read in both the app and widgets, so you can find what you need at a glance.
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Version 2026.4
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 .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Health & Fitness
Purchases
Location
Contact Info
Search History
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
Supported Features
VoiceOver
Larger Text
Dark Interface
Differentiate Without Color Alone
Sufficient Contrast
Reduced Motion
Information
Seller
Transit Now ltd
Size
141.4 MB
Category
Navigation
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 18.0 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