Moovit: Public Transit Directions for Buses, Subways, and Trains in Cities Worldwide

Moovit is a public transit navigation app that gives you step-by-step directions for getting around cities using buses, subways, trains, and light rail. It is available in more than 3,500 cities across 112 countries and works particularly well in the United States, Europe, and other regions with established transit networks.

The app shows you multiple route options for any trip, including how long each option takes, how many transfers are required, and how far you will need to walk between stops. Moovit pulls data from official transit agencies and updates in real time, so it reflects actual bus and train positions and any service disruptions affecting your route.

One of Moovit's best features for newcomers to public transit is the "Get off here" alert. The app monitors your location as you ride and sends you a notification when you are approaching your stop so you know when to stand up and exit. This is especially helpful in unfamiliar cities where you cannot read the station names or where buses do not always announce stops clearly.

Moovit also shows scheduled arrival times alongside real-time tracking when the transit agency supports it. This means you can see on your screen whether the next bus is on time or running five minutes late, rather than guessing at the stop.

The app is free to download and use. It does not require any setup beyond allowing location access. You do not need to create an account for basic navigation, though creating one lets you save favorite stops and routes.