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 1.1.3
- Added a refresh frequency on Nearby page
- Updated Planner button--Travel Options and Show my Trip
- Updated rail route colors and discs to use a single character
- Dynamic rail route switching
- Updated SV line polylines on Nearby page
- Updates to Offline Maps
Ratings and Reviews
The web version is so much better. I only use this app to plan trips and calculate fare
Only use this app to trip plan cause the MetroPulse function is so not user friendly unlike the website :/ but at least they improved trip planner!
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
App gets lost
The app cannot keep track of where you are at. Click at train and it follows you. But if you click off the train the app sends your location back to the location you were at when you click the train. The app will not focus on your location unless you close the app and reopen.
Focus on a train and the app bounces you back to the train every few seconds. You cannot look forward at other stations to see connection times.
Developer Response ,
You can click the circle icon on the right side of the screen to reposition your map back to your current location. We hope this helps! -KB
MetroPulse app helps you and school friends stay in sync
Whether you are trying to hop on the same train or just arrive at school together, the new MetroPulse App makes it super easy to time your trip with friends.
Developer Response ,
We're so glad to hear that the app is helping to make travel easier! -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
- 56.8 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