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
- Follow the Transitland instructions to request a free v2 API key.
- Pass the key as the apikey query parameter or header on each request.
- Query /stops with lat, lon, and radius to find nearby stops.
- Cache results and keep requests light to stay inside the free-tier limit.
Example
https://transit.land/api/v2/rest/stops?apikey=YOUR_KEY&lat=34.05&lon=-118.24&radius=1000Use cases
- Show the nearest bus stops to your home address
- List all routes run by LA Metro
- Discover which cities publish open schedule feeds