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iPad User Guide

Get transit directions in Maps on iPad

You can get detailed transit directions to your destination, including departure times, connection information, and fare amounts.

Note: Public transportation information isn’t available in all countries or regions. See the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website.

👁 A map showing a transit route. A route card on the left shows Go buttons for several options for the route.

Get transit directions

  1. Go to the Maps app 👁 Image
    on your iPad.

  2. Touch and hold anywhere on the map or enter an address in the search field, then tap Directions or 👁 the Travel Mode button
    .

  3. Tap Prefer (below the destination), then select the transit methods you want to use.

  4. Tap Go or Steps for the route you want to take.

Siri: You can also ask Siri something like, “Give me transit directions to the Ferry Building.” Learn how to use Siri.

Plan for a future departure or arrival time

  1. Go to the Maps app 👁 Image
    on your iPad.

  2. Touch and hold anywhere on the map or enter an address in the search field, then tap Directions or 👁 the Travel Mode button
    .

  3. Tap Now (below the destination), select a time or date for “Leave at” or “Arrive by,” then tap 👁 the Done button
    .

Show cash fares

In some countries and regions, fares are listed for the suggested routes.

  1. Go to the Maps app 👁 Image
    on your iPad.

  2. Touch and hold anywhere on the map or enter an address in the search field, then tap Directions or 👁 the Travel Mode button
    .

  3. Tap Transit Card Fares (below the destination), then tap Cash Fares.

See nearby transit departures

You can get one-tap access to the departure times for stops and stations near you.

  1. Go to the Maps app 👁 Image
    on your iPad.

  2. Tap 👁 the Add button
    ,     then tap Nearby Transit to add it to your Places.

  3. Tap Transit Nearby, then tap a nearby stop to see schedules and delays.

  4. Scroll down, then tap Pin to add it to your Places.

    Tip: Swipe right to pin a line to the top of the screen.

See major transit lines

  1. Go to the Maps app 👁 Image
    on your iPad.

  2. With a map showing, tap the Map Modes button (👁 the Exploring Map Mode button
    ,     👁 the Driving Map Mode button
    ,     riding transit 👁 the Transit Map Mode button
    ,     👁 the Satellite Map Mode button
    )     at the upper right.

  3. Select Transit, then tap 👁 the Close button
    .

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