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About our apps
Our flagship apps, MTA and TrainTime, make it easy to find your best transit option, whether you’re traveling on the subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road, or Metro-North Railroad.
Our apps include tools that help you easily navigate your trip. You can plan and save trips, see real-time arrival and service status information, and get help right in the apps. And with TrainTime, you can buy tickets for your LIRR and Metro-North trips.
MTA app, for subway and bus
The official MTA app helps you check real-time arrivals for subways and buses, see service updates, use maps, connect with live customer support, and more—so you can travel smarter, faster, and more confidently.
The app is designed to help riders quickly see when their next train or bus is coming and stay informed about service changes while traveling. Whether you’re checking arrival times before leaving home or navigating a transfer while on the move, the MTA app makes it easier to get the information you need in real time.
The MTA app is built by MTA riders for MTA riders, and we update it regularly based on rider feedback to make it faster, easier to use, and more helpful during everyday travel.
Download the MTA app for iOS or Android.
MTA app features
- Zero-tap, rider-focused experience that surfaces the train or bus info you need immediately.
- Real-time arrival times and live locations for subways and buses across the system.
- Transfer guidance, including platform positioning, transfer timing, and subway-to-bus connections.
- Service alerts and planned changes to keep you informed of disruptions.
- Accessibility-focused design, including an accessible subway map, faster access to elevator and escalator status, screen reader support, and scalable text.
- Live in-app customer support chat to get help directly from MTA agents.
- Trip planning across the MTA system and regional connections.
- Spanish-language option.
TrainTime, for LIRR and Metro-North
The TrainTime app provides a one-stop shop for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad customers. With it, riders can buy and use tickets, plan their trips, track their trains, and more. Learn more about using TrainTime.
Download the TrainTime app for iOS or Android.
TrainTime features
- Buy tickets: All ticket types except UniTickets, Meadowlands tickets, group tickets, and MTA Away packages are available for purchase. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or credit/debit card. You can split payment between two cards.
- Plan trips: View Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad departure times and transfer details before you travel. You can also search for two origin and/or two destination stations at once.
- Save and share trips: Save your frequent trains for easy access. You can also share trips with family and friends so they know when to expect you.
- Track your train: Follow your trip with real-time GPS tracking, updated every few seconds. You can also see the layout of your train and how crowded each car is so you can position yourself on the platform before it arrives.
- View service status and alerts: See real-time arrival and status information, along with incidents on your branch or line.
- Chat with us: Text with a customer service representative for either LIRR or Metro-North within the app.
