I built a simple, fast transit app for the Bay Area
Hey HN, I built Commuter because I was tired of switching between different apps to check arrival times for BART, Caltrain, Muni, ferries, and more. This app pulls directly from the official 511 API and aims to provide a fast, clean experience focused on real-time departures. There’s no account creation, it’s free to use, and it supports every major transit provider in the Bay Area—from Napa down to San Jose. You can search, favorite lines/stops, and see live countdowns with minimal friction. It’s built entirely in SwiftUI using native Apple frameworks. Happy to answer questions about…
I built a simple, fast transit app for the Bay Area launched on April 18, 2025 with 11 votes, #2,830 of 7,818 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
Commuter is a transit app for the San Francisco Bay Area that consolidates real-time arrival information from BART, Caltrain, Muni, ferries, and other regional providers into one interface. It pulls data directly from the official 511 API and displays live countdowns with minimal setup—no account required. Users can search for routes, favorite stops and lines, and access information for any major transit provider from Napa to San Jose. The app is built in SwiftUI and available free on Apple devices.
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From the sources
Download Commuter Bay Area | Transit by Aryaman Sharda on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Commuter Bay Area |…
Travel Developer Aryaman Sharda Language EN + 6 More Size 15 MB iPhone Your fastest way to stay connected to Bay Area transit. Whether you're riding BART, Muni, Caltrain, VTA, or hopping on a ferry, Commuter Bay Area helps you catch your next ride — effortlessly. Quickly find nearby stops, track real-time departures, and save your favorite routes across agencies. No more clunky apps. No more missed trains. Just the information you need, when you need it. Built for daily commuters, but easy enough for weekend adventurers, Commuter Bay Area covers everything from Napa to San Jose — and everywhere in between. Key Features: - Search and pin your favorite stops - Real-time departure times -…from apps.apple.com
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hey HN, I built Commuter because I was tired of switching between different apps to check arrival times for BART, Caltrain, Muni, ferries, and more. This app pulls directly from the official 511 API and aims to provide a fast, clean experience focused on real-time departures. There’s no account creation, it’s free to…
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