transport.rest

API

Community-maintained, developer-friendly public transport API

Overview

transport.rest provides RESTful endpoints for accessing public transport data including real-time departures, stop information, route details, and journey planning. Responses are in JSON format, ideal for developers building transit apps, journey planners, or integrating real-time transit info into websites/smart city tools. It’s community-maintained, with coverage for multiple regions and no complex authentication, enabling easy integration into projects like transit trackers or commuter apps.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://transport.rest')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
No Auth required
Community-maintained
Real-time data access

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is transport.rest free to use?

Yes, transport.rest is completely free for public and non-commercial use, maintained by the community.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, transport.rest does not require an API key—requests can be sent directly to its endpoints without authentication.

? What is the response format?

All responses from transport.rest are in JSON format, making it easy to parse and integrate into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Transportation

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to integrate
⊕ Free to use
⊕ No API key needed
⊕ Community-driven updates

Cons

⊖ Inconsistent regional coverage
⊖ No official SLA
⊖ Possible rate limits
⊖ Limited support options