Get transit directions in Maps on iPhone

In the Maps app , you can get detailed transit directions to your destination, including departure times, connection information, and fare amounts. You can also add transit cards, see low balances, and replenish your card while using Maps to get directions.

A map showing transit routes. The route card at the bottom provides details for the route, including estimated travel time and total cost. A Go button appears to the right of the details.

Note: Public transportation information is available in select areas. Features vary by country and region. See the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website.

Find a transit route

Do one of the following:
- Say something like: “Give me transit directions to the Ferry Building.” Learn how to use Siri.
  Note: Siri transit directions are available in select areas. Features vary by country and region.
- Tap your destination (such as a search result in Maps or a landmark on a map), or touch and hold anywhere on the map, then tap the directions button.
When a suggested route appears, you can do any of the following:
- Switch to transit directions: If transit isn’t your default mode of travel, tap .
- Choose a future departure or arrival time: Tap Now (below the Directions list), select a time or date for departure or arrival, then tap Done.
- Select which transit method you prefer: Tap Prefer (below the Directions list), then select your preferences.
- Switch from transit card to cash fares: In some countries and regions, fares are listed for the suggested routes. To view cash fares (where available), tap Transit Card Fares (below the Directions list), then tap Cash Fares.
- Choose other route options: You can switch the starting point and destination, select a different starting point or destination, and more. See Select other route options in Maps on iPhone.
Tap Go for the route you want to take.
To get upcoming directions during your trip, scroll down in the route card.

Find nearby transit departures in Favorites

You can get one-tap access to the departure times for stops and stations near you.

Add Nearby Transit to Favorites: In the row of Favorites on the search card, tap , tap Nearby Transit, then tap Done. (If doesn’t appear, swipe the Favorites row left.)
View upcoming departures: Tap Transit in the row of Favorites on the search card. To see stop details and additional departure times, tap any row on the Nearby Transit card.
Choose a line to appear at the top of the Nearby Transit list: Tap Transit in the row of Favorites on the search card, touch and hold a line, then tap Pin. (To remove the pin, touch and hold the line again, then tap Remove Pin.)

Add a transit station or stop to Favorites

You can get one-tap access to the departure times for and directions to your favorite stop or station.

Do one of the following:
- Use Siri or search to find a transit station or stop.
- View a transit map, zoom in or move the map until you see the transit stop or station, then tap the transit stop or station.
Tap More (on the right side of the place card), then tap Add to Favorites.

See the major transit lines

With a map showing, tap the button at the top right.
Select Transit, then tap .

Pay for transit with your iPhone

With many transit agencies, you can use your iPhone to pay for your fare.

Use Apple Pay: With Apple Cash, credit, and debit cards stored in the Wallet app , you can make contactless transit payments with agencies that support Apple Pay.
Use transit cards: With participating transit systems, you can pay for your fare when you store your transit cards in Wallet. See Pay for transit using iPhone.

When you get directions for select transit systems in Maps, you may also get a message that you can use Apple Pay to pay for transit, add a transit card, or add money to your transit card without opening the Wallet app or leaving Maps.

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