MetroPulse 4+

Track your bus or train

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Designed for iPad

    • 3.9 • 39 Ratings
    • Free

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Description

MetroPulse – The Official Metro Travel App

Navigate mass transit in the Washington region with confidence with MetroPulse, Metro’s official all-in-one trip planning app.


Key Features:


Real-Time Travel Info

See up‑to‑the‑second arrival times for every Metrorail line and Metrobus route. Color‑coded indicators let you check crowding levels and service delays at a glance.


Practical Info On Nearby Stations & Stops

Turn on location access to view the closest stations and stops. Get real-time updates, including elevator/escalator status and first/last train info.


Trip Planner

Enter your destination and get multiple route options that combine rail and bus—along with fare estimates and total travel time.


Live Metrics

Check performance with live route info, service reliability dashboards, and efficiency insights—all at your fingertips.


Service Alerts

Receive notifications for delays, service changes, cancellations, track work, and more—customized to your preferred lines and trips.




Offline Maps

Access and Download Metrorail and key Metrobus route maps for offline use.


Single Sign-In With SmarTrip®

Use your SmarTrip log-in to save your favorite trips, and sync your personalized preferences across your mobile devices.


Online Chat Support


Have a question or an issue? Chat directly with Metro’s customer service from inside the app.


Custom Settings

Manage notifications, set travel preferences, and access customer guides—all from one place.


Why MetroPulse?

MetroPulse takes the guesswork out of riding Metro in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Plan ahead, stay informed, and get where you need to go in less time and with fewer hassles.


Built for Now—and What’s Next

MetroPulse reflects Metro’s long-term vision to enhance the customer experience, increase transparency, and deliver smarter service. Be on the lookout for frequent updates which will include even more personalized features, expanded accessibility tools, and deeper SmarTrip wallet integration.


Download MetroPulse to ride mass transit smarter across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

What’s New

Version 1.1.2

- Updated Text for Fare Information in Trip Planner to align with WMATA website
- Enhanced Search for Nearby and Trip Planner
- Updated Fare Calculations for Rail and Bus Combinations
- Refreshed documents in Settings > Rider Guides and Offline Maps

Ratings and Reviews

3.9 out of 5
39 Ratings

39 Ratings

JClean2 ,

Future Trip Planner

Looking for ability yo set plan for future date/time as available on WMATA web planner. There, I can also set arrive by or leave by options. Fare data is also provided on web site.

Developer Response ,

Next to the top address bar, you can click on the 3 line menu. This will allow you to adjust the date, walking distance, arrival, and leave times. We'll share the suggestion about the fare data with our developers for review. Thanks for checking us out! -KB

Harrison Sheldon ,

As a transit enthusiast, could be improved.

I travel to dc a lot and I am a transit enthusiast and I ride a lot and the UI is a bit confusing and clunky, and a tad bit laggy. But it is a great app, but could be tweaked. May use it on my speedrun of the system.

Developer Response ,

We'd love to hear your specific ideas. Please go to settings in the app and scroll down to "Feedback" to share them with us! -KB

DCLefty ,

iPad app still shows old bus route numbers

iPad app still shows old bus route numbers

Developer Response ,

We appreciate the feedback. This has been corrected. Please chat with us in real time within the app if you have any questions or concerns. We're here to help! -KB

App Privacy

The developer, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 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 Linked to You

The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

  • Contact Info
  • Search History

Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

  • Location
  • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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