How to Use Transit
Transit requires Android 6.0 or later and iOS 12 or later to work on your device. Choose any topic below or scroll down for a quick intro to Transit.
- Check Nearby Departures & Track your Ride
- Plan a Trip
- Get Step-by-Step Directions with GO
- Use Ridehail, Bikeshare & E-scooters
- Pin Most Used Lines & Add Favorite Locations
- Buy Transit Tickets (available in select cities only)
Check Nearby Departures & Track your Ride
On Transit’s main screen, you'll find a map with your location and a list of nearby transit lines including their next departure time.
To switch the direction for any line in the list, swipe left/right the line like this:
Real-time departures are marked with radio waves, so you know when the bus is really coming:
Tap any line to see later departures, find the nearest stop, and track your bus or your train:
To check departure times near any location, search for any destination and long press the result or tap the 3 dots:
Then tap Show nearby lines. This will move your location on the map to the destination.
Plan a Trip
Transit can get you anywhere in your city – just tell us where you want to go:
1. On the main screen, tap the search bar:
2. Enter your destination and see all options:
(If desired, tap the arrows to expand the search and tap in the upper field indicating Current location to change your starting point.)
3. Tap a search result.
4. Compare your options using public transport and other modes:
5. Tap a trip to see more details:
6. Tap GO to get step-by-step instructions during your trip.
Get Step-by-Step Directions with GO
GO is Transit's personal trip companion. Tap GO to get timely notifications for when it's time to leave, to change lines, and to get off the bus or the train.
Using GO anonymously shares your bus or train's location with other users, improving the accuracy of real-time info in your city.



More info: What is GO crowdsourcing?
Use Ridehail, Bikeshare & E-scooters
Transit isn't only for buses and trains!
Tap any link below for more info:
Pin Most Used Lines & Add Favorite Locations
Pin lines for quick access & service-alert notifications:


More info: Pin Your Most Used Transit Lines
Save favorite locations for faster searching and smart suggestions:


More info: Save your Favorite Locations