
MetroPulse 4+
Track your bus or train
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Designed for iPad
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- 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
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
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
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
Information
- Seller
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authory
- Size
- 56.5 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © WMATA 2025
- Price
- Free