Make transit trips in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area as mobile as you are with the official Metro Transit app. Now you can plan your trip see departure information for buses and trains and buy transit tickets all on the go! Just download the free app create an account with your method of payment and get moving.

The Metro Transit app is a tool to make riding the bus METRO system and Northstar in the Twin Cities a little bit easier. After you’ve identified your desired trip and transit departure time you can buy and use Metro Transit mobile tickets right from your smartphone – it’s like having a ticket machine right in your pocket!

KEY FEATURES:
Find the right bus light rail or train for you through the Trip Planner.
See the next available bus light rail or train for your desired trip with NexTrip.
Pay a single fare or multiple fares for a group of riders and store multiple tickets on your phone for future use.
Simply create an account and enter your credit/debit card information in our secure system.
If you’re looking to pay with cash you can use a pre-paid debit card or pre-paid gift card.

HOW IT WORKS:
1. SELECT RIDER TYPE: Adult Senior/Youth/Medicare Mobility Family
2. SELECT SERVICE: Local Bus/METRO Express Bus or Northstar
3. SELECT: Station for Northstar or time-based fare for Bus/METRO
4. CHECKOUT: Pay with Visa MasterCard American Express Discover pre-paid debit or gift card or Apple Pay

COMMON QUESTIONS:
Do I need to be connected?
An internet connection is required create an account sign-in and purchase and activate tickets

What if my battery dies?
Just like with paper tickets you're responsible for making sure you have a valid fare at all times so be sure to plan ahead!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
• Activate your ticket when you see your bus or train approaching. Your ticket must be activated before boarding a vehicle.
• Watch your battery level... Just like with paper tickets you're responsible for making sure you have a valid fare at all times.