Does Transit work offline?

Here's what this article covers:

Which Transit features work offline?
How do I check schedules offline?
Why does Transit put me in the wrong location when I'm offline?

Which Transit features work offline?

Many Transit features do work offline, allowing you to use the app even when you don't have access to wifi or data. Here's a breakdown of what changes once your phone goes offline:

Available offline	Not available offline
Schedules and route maps See the map and schedule for any route by searching for it in the search bar. Trip planner Only schedule-based transit, biking and walking options are available offline. GO Starting GO offline will generate information based on scheduled times. GO will still send you notifications for when to get off the bus based on your GPS location.	Real-time arrivals Without internet access, the app cannot update real-time information to reflect delays or disruptions. Trip planner Ridehail, bikeshare and scooter trip results are not available offline. Service alerts Booking a ridehail trip, carshare vehicle, bikeshare bike, or scooter

How do I access schedules offline?

If you’ve opened Transit while connected to the internet, Transit automatically downloads the schedules in the background so that you can access them without internet later on.

There are three ways you can access schedules offline:

#1. Transit shows your correct location and your stop is listed on the main screen

Find your line in the list and select it.
To change directions, tap or swipe left / right on the two dots above the direction name, then scroll down and tap on your stop.
Swipe left through the ETA cards and tap on "More departures" to view the upcoming schedule for this line.

#2. Transit does not show your correct location (option 1)

Tap the search bar on the main screen.
Enter the name of the stop you're interested in.
Long press the result or tap the 3 dots.
Tap "Show nearby lines".
From here, you can view schedules as if you were at the stop (select the line, then swipe left through the ETA cards and tap on "More departures").

#3. Transit does not show your correct location (option 2)

Tap the search bar on the main screen.
Enter the line name or number that you're interested in and select it.
To change directions, tap or swipe left / right on the two dots above the direction name, then scroll down and tap on your stop.
Swipe left through the ETA cards and tap "More departures" if you want to see more scheduled departures.

Why does Transit put me in the wrong location when I'm offline?

Internet access (through mobile data or WiFi) helps improve Transit’s location accuracy. When offline, the app uses your phone's GPS, which varies in accuracy depending on each phone.

Without access to data or wifi, your location accuracy may decrease. The blue circle around your position on the map indicates the radius of accuracy. The larger the radius, the less accurate is your location.