MBTA Go — Official icon
Why MBTA Go Is the Only Transit App You Need in Boston

by MBTA

4.5
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If you rely on Boston's public transit, this app is a game-changer. MBTA Go brings real-time bus and train tracking into one clean, free interface that actually works. Perfect for daily commuters and visitors alike who want accurate schedules without fuss.

My Full Experience

I’ve been using MBTA Go for my daily commute from Somerville to downtown, and it’s honestly replaced the three apps I used to juggle. The live map view shows exactly where buses and trains are, which is huge when you’re deciding whether to sprint for the train or grab a coffee. I especially love how it surfaces the nearest stops and departure times as soon as you open the app—no typing required. It’s not just about real-time tracking, though. The design is intuitive without feeling cluttered, and I’ve found the predictions to be more reliable than third-party options. One thing I’d love to see improved is holiday service alerts; sometimes you don’t realize there’s a modified schedule until you’re already at the stop. But overall? This is what a transit app should be: straightforward, accurate, and genuinely helpful whether you’re a longtime local or just visiting for the weekend.

Key Features

  • Real-time bus and train locations on a live map
  • Nearby stops with departure times at a glance
  • Clean, ad-free interface with no subscription needed

Why Users Love It

Accurate real-time tracking
Completely free with no paywalls

Perfect for: Perfect for Boston commuters, students, and visitors who want reliable transit info without the clutter.

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#45

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User Reviews

TiaSls
Nov 22, 2024

Just got into Boston and this was really useful to navigate subway and bus options all in one. I live in DC and have to use multiple semi-functional apps to get bus and metro info, so always use CityMapper instead. The user interface is clean and intuitive, too. Get your act together, WMATA. Useful real-time info Just got into Boston and this was really useful to navigate subway and bus options all in one. I live in DC and have to use multiple semi-functional apps to get bus and metro info, so always use CityMapper instead. The user interface is clean and intuitive, too. Get your act together, WMATA.

Okin15
Nov 22, 2024

No frills info for bus and subway timing. Easy to use and more accurate than other options. (Been beta testing for weeks) Excellent No frills info for bus and subway timing. Easy to use and more accurate than other options. (Been beta testing for weeks)

AJ ---
Nov 22, 2024

I was so excited to see that the MBTA finally has an app - I’ve been waiting for this! Haven’t used it that much yet, but the interface seems nice so far. I love that you can see all your closest transit options and times clearly when you open the app. First MBTA app review! I was so excited to see that the MBTA finally has an app - I’ve been waiting for this! Haven’t used it that much yet, but the interface seems nice so far. I love that you can see all your closest transit options and times clearly when you open the app.

Emla23
Nov 21, 2024

I love the app. It has a beautiful design, easy to use, great user interface. The only thing I would recommend is when in times of the holidays, please have an alert or message indicating service schedule changes. That way it sets appropriate expectations for all riders of the T. Nonetheless, great job! Phenomenal I love the app. It has a beautiful design, easy to use, great user interface. The only thing I would recommend is when in times of the holidays, please have an alert or message indicating service schedule changes. That way it sets appropriate expectations for all riders of the T. Nonetheless, great job!

Theteacherrrrrrrrr
Nov 28, 2024

Finally I am able to know where my bus is, I love this reliable real life tracker, seeing transit stops on a live map is also a cool feature for trip planning Finally! Finally I am able to know where my bus is, I love this reliable real life tracker, seeing transit stops on a live map is also a cool feature for trip planning

App Details

Developer

MBTA

Platform

ios

Rating

4.5

Last Updated

9/7/2025