OneBusAway

Name: OneBusAway
Rating: 4.8 (603 reviews)
Author: Open Transit Software Foundation

By: Open Transit Software Foundation App

Real-time transit information

Overview

Version:

26.3.0

Last updated: 2026-07-28

Ranking

#66,348 ▲ 29,568

Overall

Features & Capabilities

OneBusAway provides real-time transit information for Puget Sound and beyond. Plan trips, view live arrivals where available, and receive departure alerts. Regions supported include Rogue Valley (OR), San Diego (CA), Seattle/Tacoma/Puget Sound (WA), Spokane (WA), Tampa (FL), Washington, D.C., and York (Canada).

Key features include a map display of stops and routes, nearby stops search, bookmarks and recent stop history, and search by route, address, or stop number. The Today View widget provides fast access to your most-used routes. Open Transit Software Foundation owns OneBusAway and publishes it as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with Silver Transparency on GuideStar.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping Data Open Source

By:

Open Transit Software Foundation

Rating:

4.80

(603) 365 new ratings

Version:

26.3.0 Last updated: 2026-07-28

Version code:

888851533

Creation date:

2009-09-16

Compatible devices:

Size:

24.49MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-10

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# 66,348 ▲ 29,568

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Developed by:

Open Transit Software Foundation

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/onebusaway/id329380089

Website:

https://opentransitsoftwarefoundation.org

User Reviews

Users value OneBusAway as a long-running, useful transit tool with generally accurate times and real-time updates, especially in Seattle and DC. However, many reviews report persistent issues with real-time accuracy, missing routes/stops, and inconsistent GPS tracking, along with usability challenges. The app’s public-service heritage remains its strongest asset, but data reliability and UI issues significantly detract from the experience.

Pros

Usually accurate and helpful for planning bus trips; often more accurate than Google Maps.
Real-time tracking and arrival reminders help you know when buses are coming.
Long-standing, volunteer-run public service with a loyal user base.
City-specific reliability praised by users (Seattle, DC).

Cons

Times are not real-time and arrival estimates are often inaccurate, with phantom buses reported.
Data gaps where some routes or stops are missing or not shown.
Outdated or hard-to-use UI/UX, making the app difficult to navigate.
GPS tracking is often inconsistent, with buses appearing/disappearing or not matching estimates.