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Transit Apps in Canada

Public transportation apps β€” curated for travelers visiting Canada.

3 apps1 essential

Presto

Essential

The reloadable fare card and app for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Works on TTC subways and buses, GO Transit trains, and MiWay.

Pro tip: You can tap your contactless credit or debit card on TTC readers instead of buying a Presto card. But for GO Transit and cross-network transfers, a Presto card saves you money with automatic fare integration.

Compass

Nice to have

Vancouver's transit fare card and app. Covers SkyTrain, buses, SeaBus, and West Coast Express across Metro Vancouver.

Pro tip: Buy a Compass card at any SkyTrain station. The stored-value fare is cheaper than a single cash fare, and unused balance is refundable when you leave.

Transit App

Nice to have

A Canadian-made app that provides real-time transit information across dozens of Canadian cities. Shows bus and train arrivals, trip plans, and nearby stops.

Pro tip: Transit App was built in Montreal and has exceptionally deep Canadian transit data. It covers smaller cities that Google Maps sometimes misses for real-time arrivals.

Last updated: March 2026

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