Metro Pulse helps you stay informed before you go and while you’re on the move. On bus or rail, across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, you can check real time arrivals, plan trips, save your favorites, chat with us, and get service updates — all in one easy to use app.
The official app of Metro, Metro Pulse has the up-to-the-second information you need to get where you want to go.
Real Time Arrivals
See accurate, real time data for every train and bus. Know when your ride is coming and whether delays or service changes could affect your trip so you can adjust with confidence.
Explore Nearby Service
Use the Explore tab to view Metro service near your current location or anywhere you drop a pin on the map.
Save Your Favorites
Keep your most used lines, routes, stations, stops, and places within easy reach
• Favorite a rail line or bus route to preview arrivals at nearby stations or stops
• Favorite a specific station or stop to see upcoming arrivals anytime
Plan and Customize Your Trip
Find the best way to get from point A to point B using bus, rail, or both.
• Compare route options
• View fare estimates and travel times
• Choose when you want to leave — now or later
• Customize preferences like travel modes, walking distance, access to elevators
AI Powered Chat
Get quick answers about arrivals, delays, service changes, and more. If you need additional help, connect directly with a Metro customer service representative.
Service Alerts
Stay updated on delays, service changes, cancellations, track work, and emergencies so you can avoid surprises.
Designed for Metro Riders
Built for riders across the DMV and redesigned with your feedback, Metro Pulse gives you the information you need when you need it — helping you move through the region with less stress and more confidence.
Metro Pulse keeps your trip on track — before, during, and after your ride.
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The developer, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Contact Info
Search History
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Location
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary based, for example, on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Provider
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authory
Size
73.9 MB
Category
Travel
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
