NYC Bus Checker™ is the free app that gives you Live Bus Countdowns for New York City on your mobile or smartwatch - and much more.
Standing at any of NYC's 15,000+ bus stops, you'll get real-time arrival information for each bus, live from GPS receivers in each vehicle. You need literally never wait for a bus again!
That's not all - you get route maps, live CitiBike™ dock info, disruptions, travel tips and much, much more - all for free! NYC Bus Checker will even wake you up when you get to your bus stop. On top of which, it's an officially licensed app from the MTA, so you know you're in good hands.
See an instant departures board for every stop in New York - in the app, or on your home screen. No more standing at the bus stop in the rain, just meet your bus when it get there instead.
We'll plan your journey from A to B by bus, train, subway, hovercraft, however you roll. Great routes with live times. Save your favourite places so it's just a tap at the end of the night to get yourself home.
See exactly where each bus goes with our live, street-level route maps. Just drag the bus along to explore the route. We'll even wake you up when you get to your stop!
Save your favorite stops and journeys for instant access and one-tap journey planning.
Bus cancelled? Get live disruptions info, plus real-time cycle hire availability in selected cities.
Users love us - we have an average App Store rating of and some great press reviews.
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This app is LIFE CHANGING. Seriously. You need never wait for a bus again.
One of the best bus-related apps we’ve used; it’s both accurate and reliable.
Best Windows and Windows Phone App - WINNER
The UK's #1 Travel App - featured in Apple 'Staff Favourites'
If you live in London, and regularly ride a bus, then you should not leave home without Bus Checker.
I'm not surprised this app has leapt to the top of the UK Travel charts since its launch.
Selected and featured in 'Best Travel Apps'
...has already saved me from standing and waiting ages at my local bus stop. Which is genius.
Well designed and worth the small price.
Bus information provided by MTA and used with permission. NYC Bus Checker is an MTA Officially Licensed App. CitiBike Dock info available in iOS version.