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Transitland

Transit Free key (no card)

AuthenticationFree key (no card)
Rate limitFree tier includes an API key with a relatively low rate limit (exact number not published); paid Pro raises it.

Documentation: www.transit.land ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026

About

Transitland collects public transit data (the GTFS feeds agencies publish) into one searchable API. You can find stops near a point, list an agency's routes, and discover schedule feeds for cities worldwide. A free API key is required, and the free tier has a modest rate limit.

Details

Free to start. You may need a free key, but no credit card.

Auth: Free key (no card)

Rate limit: Free tier includes an API key with a relatively low rate limit (exact number not published); paid Pro raises it.

Verified: 2026-09-13

Best for: personal developer business

Setup

  1. Follow the Transitland instructions to request a free v2 API key.
  2. Pass the key as the apikey query parameter or header on each request.
  3. Query /stops with lat, lon, and radius to find nearby stops.
  4. Cache results and keep requests light to stay inside the free-tier limit.