Get transit directions in Maps on iPad

In the Maps app , you can get detailed transit directions to your destination.

A map showing a transit route. A route card on the left shows Go buttons for several options for the route.

Note: Public transportation information is not available in all countries or regions. See the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website.

Find a transit route

Do one of the following:
- Say something like “Hey Siri, give me transit directions to the Ferry Building.” Learn how to ask Siri.
  Note: Siri transit directions aren’t available in all countries or regions.
- Tap your destination (such as a search result in Maps or a landmark on a map), or touch and hold anywhere on the map, then tap the directions button.
When a suggested route appears, you can do any of the following:
- Switch to transit directions: If transit isn’t your default mode of travel or if you’re viewing a transit map, tap to see a suggested transit route.
- Choose a future departure or arrival time: Tap Leaving Now (near the top of the route card), select a time or date for departure or arrival, then tap Done.
- Select which transit method you prefer: Scroll to the bottom of the route card, then select your preferences.
- Choose other route options: You can reverse the starting point and destination, select a different starting point or destination, and more. See Select other route options in Maps on iPad.
Tap Go for the route you want.

To get upcoming directions during your trip, scroll down in the route card. To remove directions from the list, tap the first direction you want to retain; the others that follow are also retained.

To end directions before you arrive, say something like “Hey Siri, stop navigating,” or tap on the route card.

Quickly find nearby transit departures in Favorites

You can get one-tap access to the departure times for stops and stations near you.

A map showing major transit lines. A Nearby Transit card on the left shows four suggested lines.

Add Nearby Transit to Favorites: In the row of Favorites on the search card, tap , tap Nearby Transit, then tap Done. (If you don’t see , swipe the Favorites row left.)
View upcoming departures: Tap Transit in the row of Favorites on the search card.
Choose a line to appear at the top of the Nearby Transit list: Tap Transit in the row of Favorites on the search card, touch and hold a line, then tap Pin. (To remove the pin, touch and hold the line again, then tap Remove Pin.)

Add a transit station or stop to Favorites

Do one of the following:
- Use Siri or search to find a transit station or stop.
- View a transit map, zoom in or move the map until you see the transit stop or station, then tap the transit stop or station.
Tap (to the right of the directions button on the place card), then Tap Add to Favorites.

See the major transit lines

With a map showing, tap the button at the top right.
Select Transit, then tap .

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iPad User Guide

Get transit directions in Maps on iPad

Find a transit route

Quickly find nearby transit departures in Favorites

Add a transit station or stop to Favorites

See the major transit lines