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DC Metro & Bus: WMATA Realtime

Maps & Navigation • Dixon Mobility, LLC • ⭐ 3.00 • 500,000+

Version 4.0.56 Everyone

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This app requests 15 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Find Accounts On The Device find accounts on the device	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Wi Fi Connections view Wi-Fi connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Network Connections view network connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Pair With Bluetooth Devices pair with Bluetooth devices	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Bluetooth Settings access Bluetooth settings	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Full Network Access full network access	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Run At Startup run at startup	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Control Vibration control vibration	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Google Service Configuration read Google service configuration	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About DC Metro & Bus: WMATA Realtime

DC Metro and Bus is the real-time WMATA transit app built exclusively for Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland commuters. Get next train times, live bus arrivals, and real-time rail predictions -- then plan your whole trip with an interactive system map. Free to download. REAL-TIME RAIL & BUS ARRIVALS Live WMATA rail predictions and bus arrivals for every Metrorail station and Metrobus stop. See the next train or next bus in seconds. Data comes directly from the WMATA API so you always have the latest dc metro train times -- no guessing, no stale schedules. TRIP PLANNER Plan any journey across the dc metro and bus network with the built-in trip planner. Enter your start and destination, get step-by-step directions using Metrorail, Metrobus and Arlington Transit (ART). One app covers the entire Washington DC transit network. INTERACTIVE SYSTEM MAP Explore the full WMATA system on a zoomable, interactive map. Search any station by name, see all rail lines at a glance, and orient yourself anywhere in the DMV area. The dc metro map is fully interactive -- tap any station for real-time arrivals on the spot. UNIFIED SEARCH Search across every Metrorail station, Metrobus route, ART stop, and DC Circulator line from a single search bar. Find any stop, route, or station in the washington dc transit network instantly. FAVORITES Save your most-used stops for one-tap access. Your home station, your office bus stop, a favorite destination -- favorites keep your DC metro and bus info one tap away, every commute. ELEVATOR OUTAGE ALERTS Check WMATA elevator and escalator status before you travel. DC Metro and Bus surfaces elevator outages for every station so riders with mobility needs -- or anyone who prefers to avoid a broken escalator -- can plan ahead. Only a handful of dc transit apps surface this data clearly. AGENCIES COVERED - WMATA Metrorail (Red, Blue, Orange, Silver, Green, Yellow lines) - WMATA Metrobus (all routes across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia) - Arlington Transit (ART) BUILT EXCLUSIVELY FOR DC Unlike generic transit apps that cover 1,000 cities, DC Metro and Bus is built 100% for the washington dc metro area. Every feature is designed around WMATA, the way DC commuters actually use it. PERFECT FOR - Daily commuters in DC, Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, and beyond - Tourists visiting the National Mall, Capitol Hill, and Smithsonian museums - Weekend riders navigating the DMV area - Anyone who needs reliable WMATA bus arrivals and real-time rail predictions MODERN DESIGN Material 3 interface designed for fast, one-handed use during a commute. Actively maintained with regular updates and new features. FREE WITH OPTIONAL AD-FREE UPGRADE Free to download and use. An optional upgrade removes ads. No subscription required. Download DC Metro and Bus -- the highest-rated dedicated WMATA transit app in the DMV. This app is not published, sponsored or approved by WMATA, ART or any government entity. Transit data and information…

What DC Metro & Bus: WMATA Realtime Is Used For

DC Metro & Bus: WMATA Realtime appears to be a phone app for people who travel on the Washington, DC-area transit network. Based on the metadata, it is designed to help riders check real-time rail predictions and live bus arrivals for WMATA service, along with Arlington Transit routes. That makes it useful for everyday commuting, trip planning, and quickly checking when the next train or bus may arrive.

The app also appears to include tools for navigating the system more broadly, such as an interactive map, unified search across stations and stops, and saved favorites for common destinations. It may be especially helpful when planning transfers or looking for a specific station, route, or bus stop in the DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland area.

Relevant permissions suggest the app may use location to show nearby transit options or station-specific information, and network access to fetch real-time updates from the internet. Since it mentions elevator outage alerts, it may also help riders who want to check accessibility-related station status before traveling.

Common uses

Check live WMATA train and bus arrival times
Plan trips across Metrorail, Metrobus, and ART routes
Search for stations, routes, and stops from one place
Use the interactive system map to orient yourself in the DC transit network
Save frequent stations or stops as favorites for faster access
Review elevator or escalator outage status before traveling
Use location-based features to view nearby transit information

Best for:

Daily commuters DC area riders Trip planning Transit map use Accessibility checks

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App Details

Package:
com.funforfones.android.dcmetro

Category:
Maps & Navigation

Developer:
Dixon Mobility, LLC

Version:
4.0.56

Updated:
Mar 24, 2026

Min Android:
8.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.funforfones.android.dcmetro
Age rating: Everyone

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