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The best free public transit apps to get you from A to B anywhere in the world

David Nield

created: Aug. 23, 2025, noon | updated: Sept. 2, 2025, 11:43 a.m.

That’s the case with the apps we’ve listed below, which are often more useful than the public transit features in Google Maps and Apple Maps. If you spend a lot of time on public transit, or you’re about to—maybe you’re going traveling—then we recommend getting one or more of these excellent apps installed alongside whatever you already have on your phone. Screenshot: CitymapperCitymapper is one of the most well-established and well-respected public transit apps out there, and a lot of its success is down to how slick and simple it is to use. In busy cities, public transit options can feel overwhelming, but Transit helps you cut through the noise to find the options you need. Transit: Freemium for Android and iOSMoovitMoovit quickly recommends the best route for you.

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