MetroPulse
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Travel & Local
Metro’s official transit app for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
- Rating
- 3.1
- 111 ratings
- Downloads
- 63.5K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 18
- 2026 · v2.1.1
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About MetroPulse
Navigate mass transit in the Washington region with confidence with MetroPulse, Metro’s official all-in-one trip planning app.
Key Features:
Real-Time Travel Info
See up‑to‑the‑second arrival times for every Metrorail line and Metrobus route. Color‑coded indicators let you check crowding levels and service delays at a glance.
Practical Info On Nearby Stations & Stops
Turn on location access to view the closest stations and stops. Get real-time updates, including elevator/escalator status and first/last train info.
Trip Planner
Enter your destination and get multiple route options that combine rail and bus—along with fare estimates and total travel time.
Live Metrics
Check performance with live route info, service reliability dashboards, and efficiency insights—all at your fingertips.
Service Alerts
Receive notifications for delays, service changes, cancellations, track work, and more—customized to your preferred lines and trips.
Offline Maps
Download Metrorail and key Metrobus route maps for offline use.
Single Sign-In With SmarTrip®
Use your SmarTrip log-in to save your favorite trips, and sync your personalized preferences across your mobile devices.
Online Chat Support
Have a question or an issue? Chat directly with Metro’s customer service from inside the app.
Custom Settings
Manage notifications, set travel preferences, and access customer guides—all from one place.
Why MetroPulse?
MetroPulse takes the guesswork out of riding Metro in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Plan ahead, stay informed, and get where you need to go in less time and with fewer hassles.
Built for Now—and What’s Next
MetroPulse reflects Metro’s long-term vision to enhance the customer experience, increase transparency, and deliver smarter service. Be on the lookout for frequent updates which will include even more personalized features, expanded accessibility tools, and deeper SmarTrip wallet integration.
Download MetroPulse to ride mass transit smarter across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
What’s new
Version 2.1.1 · Updated October 18, 2026
New in Metro Pulse 2.1: - Get push notifications for service alerts on your favorited lines, stations, and stops - Choose light mode, dark mode, or match device settings - Live parking availability and elevator/escalator status at rail stations - Report a lost item or send Metro feedback from the app - Performance improvements and bug fixes
User reviews
Overall bus and rail trip planning works well. However, when I attempt to log in with my SmarTrip credentials, it fails, even though I've verified that the credentials are correct by logging into the SmarTrip app. I'm happy to increase my rating once the SmarTrip account integration is fixed. Edit: the above issue h...
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