Subway Run Subway Times
Walk or Run? Smart NYC Transit
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Never miss another train! Get real-time NYC subway arrival times with smart walking recommendations. Know instantly whether to walk or run to catch your train.
Stop guessing if you can make that train!
Subway Run is the smartest NYC subway app that answers the question every New Yorker asks: "Can I make it to that train?" Using real-time MTA data and intelligent walking route analysis, we tell you exactly whether to WALK or RUN to catch each approaching train.
WALK or RUN Intelligence
Real-time analysis of your walking speed vs. train arrival times
Smart recommendations based on actual walking routes to station entrances
Never sprint unnecessarily or miss trains you could have caught
Complete NYC Subway Coverage
All 499 NYC subway stations with live arrival times
Real-time MTA data from official GTFS feeds - always accurate
Service alerts and disruption notifications
Authentic MTA design with official subway line colors
Location-Smart Features
Automatically finds nearby stations using GPS
Calculates actual walking routes, not just straight-line distance
Personalized recommendations based on your walking pace
Background location for timely departure notifications (Premium)
Lightning-Fast & Reliable
Live train times updated every 30 seconds
Works offline with cached station data
Clean, expandable interface - tap stations to see more trains
No MTA API key required - completely free real-time data
Smart Notifications (Premium)
Get alerted when it's time to leave for your commute
Personalized timing based on your schedule and walking speed
Context-aware notifications that respect your location and preferences
Never miss your train or leave too early again
Perfect for:
- Daily commuters who want to optimize their subway timing
- Anyone tired of running for trains they can't catch
- New Yorkers who want authentic MTA-style transit information
Why Subway Run?
- Unlike other transit apps that just show arrival times, Subway Run adds the crucial intelligence layer that tells you what to DO with that information. We combine real-time MTA data with smart route analysis to give you actionable recommendations every NYC subway rider needs.
Built by NYC subway riders, for NYC subway riders.
Ratings & Reviews
The developer, Daniel DeStefano, 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 Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Daniel DeStefano
- Size
- 45.7 MB
- Category
- Navigation
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Train Alerts $4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Dan DeStefano