DC Metro & Bus: WMATA Realtime on Windows Pc
Developed By: Dixon Mobility, LLC
License: Free
Rating: 2,8/5 - 7.309 votes
Last Updated: August 04, 2026
App Details
| Version |
3.3.41 |
| Size |
39 MB |
| Release Date |
September 19, 25 |
| Category |
Maps & Navigation Apps |
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App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (15)]
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What's New:
Bug fixes and performance enhancements. [see more]
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Description from Developer:
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 rea... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download DC Metro & Bus: WMATA Realtime and install on Windows PC. DC Metro & Bus: WMATA Realtime is free Maps & Navigation app, developed by Dixon Mobility, LLC. Latest version of DC Metro & Bus: WMATA Realtime is 3.3.41, was released on 2025-09-19 (updated on 2026-08-04). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500,000. Overall rating of DC Metro & Bus: WMATA Realtime is 2,8. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 7,309 users, 2,706 users had rated it 5*, 3,055 users had rated it 1*.
How to install DC Metro & Bus: WMATA Realtime on Windows?
Instruction on how to install DC Metro & Bus: WMATA Realtime on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install DC Metro & Bus: WMATA Realtime on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...
Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
Step By Step Guide To Install DC Metro & Bus: WMATA Realtime using BlueStacks
- Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
- Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
- Once installed, click "DC Metro & Bus: WMATA Realtime" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D
[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more
[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.
How to install DC Metro & Bus: WMATA Realtime on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "DC Metro & Bus: WMATA Realtime" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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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 provided in the app is provided by WMATA (https://www.wmata.com) and ART (https://www.arlingtontransit.com).
You must have network access to use these resources.
Bug fixes and performance enhancements.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
