Transport for United States NextBus API

API

Real-time public transit data API for US cities

Overview

The Transport for United States NextBus API provides real-time and scheduled transit data for participating US public transit agencies. Key endpoints include route listings, stop details, real-time arrival predictions, and vehicle location updates. Responses are in XML format, with structured data for parsing. Use cases include building commuter apps, integrating transit info into navigation tools, or analyzing transit patterns. It supports agency/route/stop-specific queries and prediction windows, ideal for consumer and enterprise transit solutions.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://retro.umoiq.com/xmlFeedDocs/NextBusXMLFeed.pdf')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

Real-time transit data
XML response format
Agency/route/stop queries
Vehicle location tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the NextBus API free to use?

Yes, basic access to the NextBus API is free for most use cases; commercial users may need to contact the provider for additional terms.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, the NextBus API does not require an API key for accessing its XML feeds.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in XML format, as specified in the official documentation.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Transportation

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive US transit coverage
⊕ Detailed prediction info
⊕ No API key required
⊕ Well-documented feeds

Cons

⊖ XML-only (no JSON)
⊖ Potential rate limits
⊖ Limited to participating agencies
⊖ Non-RESTful endpoint structure