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iPhone User Guide

Get transit directions in Maps on iPhone

You can get detailed transit directions to your destination, including departure times, connection information, and fare amounts. You can also add transit cards, see low balances, and replenish your card while using Maps to get directions.

Note: Not all features are available in all countries or regions. See the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website.

👁 A map showing transit routes. The route card at the bottom provides details for the route, including estimated travel time and total cost. A Go button appears to the right of the details.

Get transit directions

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

  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.

When you get directions for select transit systems in Maps, you may also get a message that you can use Apple Pay to pay for transit, add a transit card, or add money to your transit card without opening the Wallet app or leaving Maps. See Pay for transit, below.

Plan for a future departure or arrival time

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

  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 iPhone.

  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 iPhone.

  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 Line 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 iPhone.

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

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

Pay for transit with your iPhone

With many transit agencies, you can use your iPhone to pay for your fare.

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