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The Official MTA App on Windows Pc

Developed By: MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority)

License: Free

Rating: 4,4/5 - 5.351 votes

Last Updated: February 24, 2025

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 3.15.1
Size 89.2 MB
Release Date February 13, 25
Category Travel & Local Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (13)]

What's New:
This update provides some bug fixes and performance improvements. [see more]

Description from Developer:
The official all-in-one-app for MTA’s subways, buses, and commuter railroads (Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North).

• A map-based interface that simplifies trip planning and mak... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download The Official MTA App and install on Windows PC. The Official MTA App is free Travel & Local app, developed by MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority). Latest version of The Official MTA App is 3.15.1, was released on 2025-02-13 (updated on 2025-02-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of The Official MTA App is 4,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 5,351 users, 419 users had rated it 5*, 3,935 users had rated it 1*.

How to install The Official MTA App on Windows?

Instruction on how to install The Official MTA App on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install The Official MTA App 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!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install The Official MTA App using BlueStacks

  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Once installed, click "The Official MTA App" 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 The Official MTA App on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "The Official MTA App" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 3.15.1 , 2.16.4 , 2.16.2.

Download The Official MTA App 3.15.1 on Windows PC – 89.2 MB

Download The Official MTA App 2.16.4 on Windows PC – 21.2 MB

Download The Official MTA App 2.16.2 on Windows PC – 21.1 MB

The official all-in-one-app for MTA’s subways, buses, and commuter railroads (Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North).

• A map-based interface that simplifies trip planning and makes getting around a breeze.
• Reliable real-time information from the MTA, with a new Status tab to quickly see on any service issues.
• Wondering where your bus is? Track it on the map in real-time and never miss a ride again.
• Easily save your frequently used lines, stops, and stations, and access them quickly for a hassle-free commute.
• Stay informed of any trip changes with optional alerts that notify you of delays or disruptions.
• Enjoy personalized smart alerts that learn your preferred trips and proactively check for service changes before you leave.

The MTA app is built for our riders, with our riders. We update the app regularly based on your feedback.
This update provides some bug fixes and performance improvements.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Marker permission for applications that wish to access notification policy.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.