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Public Transit Finder

📁Travel
💳1 credit per use
🔄Updated March 13, 2026

Find public transportation routes including buses, trains, and subways between any two points. Get schedules, transfer details, fare estimates, and walking directions to stops.

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Overview

Navigating public transit in an unfamiliar city can be overwhelming with multiple bus lines, train routes, and transfer points to coordinate. The Public Transit Finder simplifies this by planning complete routes between any two locations using available public transportation options.

Enter your starting point and destination to see all available transit routes ranked by travel time, number of transfers, and walking distance. Each route shows step-by-step directions including which bus or train to take, where to board, where to transfer, and exactly how long each segment takes.

The tool covers transit systems in major cities worldwide, pulling real-time schedule data where available. Know exactly when the next bus arrives, how long the train ride takes, and what your fare will cost before you leave. It also shows walking directions to and from transit stops so you have the complete door-to-door journey mapped out.

Key Features

Multi-Modal Routes
Combine bus, subway, light rail, commuter rail, and ferry options into optimized routes.
Real-Time Schedules
Access live departure times and delay information where transit agencies provide real-time data feeds.
Fare Estimates
See estimated fare costs for each route including transfer discounts and day pass options.
Walking Directions
Get detailed walking directions to the nearest transit stop and from your final stop to your destination.
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How to Use Public Transit Finder

Enter Locations
Type your starting address and destination. The tool geocodes both locations and finds nearby transit stops.
Review Route Options
Browse multiple route options sorted by fastest time, fewest transfers, or least walking.
Check Schedules
View departure times for your chosen route to plan when to leave.
Follow Directions
Use the step-by-step directions showing boarding points, transfer locations, and walking segments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cities are covered?
The tool supports transit systems in over 500 cities worldwide, with the most comprehensive coverage in North America, Europe, and major Asian cities.
Are the schedules accurate?
Schedule data comes directly from transit agencies via GTFS feeds. Real-time updates depend on whether the local agency provides live data.
Does it show accessibility information?
Yes. Routes can be filtered to show only wheelchair-accessible vehicles and stations where that data is available from the transit agency.
Can I plan trips for future dates?
Yes. Set a future date and time to see scheduled service for that specific day, which is helpful for weekend or holiday schedules that differ from weekday service.
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