DC Metro and Bus - Tracker
What is DC Metro and Bus?
DC Metro and Bus is a navigation app for Washington DC transit that shows real-time arrival predictions for Metro rail stations and bus stops, using WMATA data. It includes a trip planner for trips across rail and bus, an interactive system map, a bus stop finder based on your location, rail alerts, and a favorites list. The listing also mentions ART (Arlington Transit) data and states that the app is not published, sponsored or approved by WMATA.
Pricing. DC Metro and Bus - Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking Metro or bus arrival times before leaving home
- Planning trips that transfer between Metro rail and bus
- Getting alerts about delays or station closures on rail lines
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Why this app is in B tier
DC Metro and Bus scores 75 out of 100: rating 81, rating count 86, App Store search rank 51, update recency 84. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
DC Metro and Bus is the most trusted transit tracker for Washington DC, with 36,000+ ratings and 13 years of reliable service. Get real-time predictions for every Metro rail line and bus route powered by WMATA data. KEY FEATURES: • Real-Time Predictions - Live arrival times for all Metro rail stations and bus stops, updated every 20 seconds directly from WMATA • Trip Planner - Plan multi-modal trips across Metro rail and bus with step-by-step directions and transfer guidance • DC Metro Map - Full interactive system map with all rail lines, stations, and connections at your fingertips • Bus Stop Finder - Find nearby bus stops using your location with real-time arrival predictions for every route • Rail Alerts - Get notified about service disruptions, delays, single-tracking, and station closures as they happen • Favorites List - Save your most-used stations and bus stops for one-tap access to predictions • Multi-Agency Coverage - WMATA Metrorail, Metrobus and ART (Arlington Transit)data all in one app WHY DC METRO AND BUS: Built by a DC commuter for DC commuters. Unlike generic transit apps that cover hundreds of cities, DC Metro and Bus is purpose-built for the Washington
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | B | B | B |
| Score | 75 / 100 | 76 / 100 | 73 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.5 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 37.1K | 3.0K | 11.0K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 1.4 ★ · 20 reviews | — | 2.8 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 160d ago | 167d ago | 259d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free download |
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Questions about DC Metro and Bus
Is the app free to use?
Yes, the app is free and includes ads. Upgrading to Premium gives an ad-free experience.
Which transit systems does it cover?
It includes WMATA Metrorail, Metrobus and ART (Arlington Transit) data. Predictions are said to update every 20 seconds directly from WMATA.
Is the app made or approved by WMATA?
No. The app is not published, sponsored or approved by WMATA.
Is DC Metro and Bus free?
DC Metro and Bus is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is DC Metro and Bus good for?
DC Metro and Bus is built for checking metro or bus arrival times before leaving home, planning trips that transfer between metro rail and bus, getting alerts about delays or station closures on rail lines. It sits in the public transit navigation list on AppTierList.
Is DC Metro and Bus worth it?
DC Metro and Bus is B tier, ranked #27 of 40 public transit navigation apps with a score of 75 out of 100, from a 4.5 App Store rating across 37,107 ratings. Good, and 26 apps rank above it.
How does DC Metro and Bus compare to Barcelona Metro Map & Routing?
DC Metro and Bus is B tier at 75; Barcelona Metro Map & Routing is B tier at 76. Barcelona Metro Map & Routing ranks higher. DC Metro and Bus is free to download, with in-app purchases, Barcelona Metro Map & Routing is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is DC Metro and Bus updated?
DC Metro and Bus was last updated on 2026-05-12, 160 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- Public Transit Navigation
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 75 / 100
- Rank in list
- #27 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 37,107
- Recent reviews
- 1.4 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (160 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Navigation
- Good for
- Checking Metro or bus arrival times before leaving home, Planning trips that transfer between Metro rail and bus, Getting alerts about delays or station closures on rail lines
- Requires
- iOS 17.6 or later
- Size
- 52 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 4
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed