What's New

This app has been updated by Apple to use the latest Apple signing certificate.

* General Bug fixing and stability improvements

App Description

Transit Tracker– Boston (MBTA) is the only app you’ll need to get around on the Transit System in the greater Boston area (MBTA). You know how to get there; we’ll help make sure you get there on time!

This application covers the ENTIRE Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) bus, subway, rail *AND* ferry system along with several other Transit authorities that service the surrounding Boston area.

Find the nearest bus, train, subway or ferry stations with scheduled stops and view upcoming departures with just two quick taps. Track vehicle locations and see ACTUAL departure times, as *provided by the MBTA (Excluding the green line, until the MBTA supports that!).

Not sure how to get there, feeling adventurous or need to find an alternate route? We’ve got you covered! Use the built in trip planner to navigate the city with ease.

Tired of those other apps that make you download HUGE files? This app does not do that, **No syncing required! Schedule data is compiled nightly on our servers with transit data for all routes provided directly from the MBTA and other supported transit authorities.

Includes a fully searchable database of all stops, stations and routes serviced by the MBTA and supported transit authorities with quick access to all departures scheduled for the day. Weekly updates are downloaded in the background.

In-App Purchase is required for the following features:
. Removal of Advertisements
. Ability to Bookmark (Save) transit stops
. Ability to use the Today Widget
. Ability to use the Watch App

If applicable, realtime and schedule data is available without Purchase.

Feel free to drop us an email with suggestions! If you like the app, please make sure to rate it!

Supported transit authorities:
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
- Brockton Area Transit Authority
- Franklin Regional Transit Authority
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority
- Lexpress
- Bay State Cruise Company
- Boston Harbor Cruises
- Boston Harbor Islands Ferries
- Capt. John Boats
- Chappaquiddick Ferry, Inc.
- Cuttyhunk Ferry Company
- Falmouth Ferry Service
- Freedom Cruise Line
- Hy-Line Cruises
- Island Commuter Corporation
- New England Fast Ferry
- Salem Ferry
- Steamship Authority
- Vineyard Fast Ferry
- Amtrak

* Real time data provided by Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), accuracy and availability may vary
**Data connection required to use this application

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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Apple Watch Screenshots

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App Changes

  • June 10, 2014 Initial release
  • June 13, 2014 New version 2.1.1
  • August 11, 2014 New version 2.2.0
  • September 15, 2014 New version 2.3.1
  • September 21, 2014 New version 2.4.0
  • September 30, 2014 New version 2.4.1
  • October 06, 2014 New version 2.4.2
  • October 23, 2014 New version 2.4.3
  • February 10, 2015 New version 2.4.8
  • March 03, 2015 New version 2.4.9
  • March 07, 2015 New version 2.4.10
  • March 21, 2015 New version 2.4.11
  • April 27, 2015 New version 2.4.14
  • April 28, 2015 New version 2.4.15
  • June 18, 2015 New version 2.4.17
  • July 11, 2015 New version 2.4.20
  • July 26, 2015 New version 2.4.21
  • August 13, 2015 New version 2.4.22
  • August 15, 2015 New version 2.4.23
  • September 25, 2015 New version 2.4.24
  • October 10, 2015 New version 2.4.25
  • October 22, 2015 New version 2.4.26
  • November 28, 2015 New version 2.4.27
  • January 05, 2016 New version 2.4.28
  • March 21, 2016 New version 2.4.33
  • June 23, 2016 New version 2.4.36
  • November 05, 2016 New version 2.4.37
  • December 03, 2016 New version 2.4.38
  • December 09, 2016 New version 2.4.39
  • December 23, 2016 New version 2.4.41
  • June 14, 2019 New version 2.4.51