The terms and conditions of this app is like behavior control. You can't purchase your tickets ahead of time. You have to purchase your ticket moments before you board the train. Otherwise you'll be flagged for violating the terms of use. This seems to only affect customers if you're buying a single-use ticket. Go online and look at the mountain of complaints and experience with this app. You're better of buying an actual ticket ahead of time. Uninstalling.
MTA TrainTime







App Information
| Version | 10.1.3 |
| Content Rating | Everyone |
| Android Required | 7.0 |
| Updated | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Developer | MTA/New York City Transit |
| Price | Free |
| Category | Maps & Navigation |
Description
MTA TrainTime is intended to reduce setup time and leave more room for location, routes, and navigation-related details. It should feel most relevant to people who need geographic guidance while planning or traveling, although a first-time user may benefit from trying the core control before evaluating secondary choices. Its description in the provided store data gives a clearer picture of the intended interaction, so the points below stay close to that record. Geographic details is part of the advertised interaction, which can support activity away from home. Someone opening it for the first time can begin with one straightforward action and learn the remaining controls gradually. MTA TrainTime will make the strongest impression when location, routes, and navigation-related details can be completed without unnecessary detours. The app itselfeal is practical: launch it with a purpose, finish a worthwhile action, and come back only when it is needed again.
Key Features
- A mobile-first route into location, routes, and navigation-related details, without requiring a desktop setup.
- Navigation that can be learned gradually instead of demanding every setting at once.
- The interaction can fit a quick check or a longer session, depending on the user’s goal.
- A sharing option may reduce the steps needed to pass a result to someone else.
- Editing controls, filters, or effects are mentioned, suggesting that someone using the software can adjust content rather than only view it.
Pros & Cons
- Pros: The portable format lets users return to location, routes, and navigation-related details whenever a short opportunity appears.
- Pros: Version pages provide a place to examine updates, compatibility, and recent feedback.
- Pros: The central purpose is easy to describe, which helps users decide quickly whether the software is relevant.
- Pros: A first session does not need to include every tool; someone using the software can explore the interface in manageable steps.
- Cons: The interface can change between versions, so older instructions may no longer match the current screen.
- Cons: Loading time and stability may depend on the hardware and the quality of the connection.
- Cons: Some options may depend on an account, internet connection, subscription, advertising, or an in-app purchase.
Functions
- Use the opening screen to identify the shortest route to the task you want to complete.
- Use the location control while the tool is active, then examine background-access configuration choices afterward.
- Pick the control that clearly connects to location, routes, and navigation-related details, then read any instructions shown on the next screen.
- Check that private details are removed before using the software’s sharing tool.
- Enter an item, try one adjustment at a time, preview the result, and save a copy when you want to keep the original.
How to Use
- Step 1: Pick the store that matches your hardware, then launch the recorded listing for MTA TrainTime.
- Step 2: Double-check that the software name, icon, and developer shown on the listing match MTA TrainTime and MTA/New York City Transit. Also read the operating-system requirement and make sure the hardware is supported.
- Step 3: Read the store details that is actually present, including price and privacy details, and leave every unsupported point launch.
- Step 4: Tap the store’s Install or Get control and wait until the verified store finishes downloading and installing MTA TrainTime.
- Step 5: Enter MTA TrainTime from the hardware’s app list or home screen. Take in the first screen before creating an account or entering details that identifies you.
- Step 6: Review each permission as it appears. Grant it only when the action on screen has a clear need for that access.
- Step 7: Start with one tool described in the store listing and follow the labels presented inside the software. Complete a small test before using important files, payments, or private data.
- Step 8: Return to the same verified store for updates. Review any new permission request before accepting it, especially after a major update.
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User Reviews
A giant suckfest. Stick to paper tickets. Guaranteed to fail you when need it, in typical LIRR style. Looks like the same sluggish code and vendor that NJ Transit is saddled with. The NJ Transit app barely works but at least it doesn't require the security code from your credit card be inputted separately for every single transaction. LIRR version doesn't have that "luxury" so make sure you either memorize it or have your card with you
The app works pretty well but treats you like a criminal if you don't activate your ticket ahead of time. I'll probably switch back to paper tickets. Don't need more harassment in my life.
thieving scumbags. you pay and they still fine you. maybe if they did their job there would be no issues.
WHY do I have to share my location just to BUY a ticket? (what if I'm in a different city/country at the time?) I shouldnt even have to share location when I activate a ticket. Just how much info is MTA gathering on my exact movements? Unnecessary...
they keep adding surcharges
While I was initially excited to learn that there is an official MTA app which was introduced to help check real-time arrivals for subways and buses, and see service updates. I was disappointed to find that it currently only serves LIRR and Metro-North commuters. There are no options for local or express bus routes within Staten Island, Manhattan, or the other boroughs. Unfortunately, without support for the city’s bus network, this app isn't useful for my daily travel.
Who thought vertical scrolling frames were a good idea? A constant map is pretty useless. If I wanted to look at the map, I'd choose to click on a map button. Not have it constatly displayed taking up half of the screen space that could be used to I don't know, show the station names in full? Just bizzare. Looks clean and works fine but that design choice alone makes it frustrating to read any information.
There is a 5 to infinite number of tries to actually redeem a free ride. The app is garbage.
Get rid of the ridiculous, slimy, activation surcharge and I'll change my review