Transit MCP

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http transit-mcp https://transitmcp.com/mcp

Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps

Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):

https://transitmcp.com/mcp

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "transit-mcp": {
      "url": "https://transitmcp.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Tools it offers

18 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.

• get_station_predictionsGet real-time train arrival predictions for a transit station. Supports DC Metro and NYC Subway. Accepts a station name or an exact station ID; if a name matches several stations, the result lists the candidates to choos
• search_stationsSearch for transit stations by name or code. Supports DC Metro and NYC Subway.
• get_stations_by_lineGet all stations on a specific transit line. Supports DC Metro and NYC Subway.
• get_all_stationsGet the complete list of transit stations with coordinates for one city. Large result; prefer search_stations or get_stations_by_line when looking for specific stations.
• get_station_transfersGet transfer connections and nearby stations from a transit station. NYC Subway only.
• get_incidentsGet current transit incidents and service advisories for DC Metro or NYC Subway.
• get_elevator_incidentsGet current elevator and escalator outages. DC Metro only.
• get_bus_predictionsGet real-time bus arrival predictions for a DC Metro bus stop.
• get_bus_routesGet all DC Metro bus routes with route IDs and descriptions.
• get_bus_stopsGet DC Metro bus stops. Returns all stops or filters by lat/lon/radius.
• get_bus_positionsGet real-time positions of DC Metro buses, optionally filtered by route.
• get_train_positionsGet real-time positions of all trains on the DC Metro system.
• get_route_infoGet detailed information about a transit route including service patterns. NYC Subway only.
• find_transitCall with no arguments (or only `coverage`) to list the regions served and what each supports. Without a coverage, a name is searched in every region. If nothing matches, suggestions lists the closest names (not matches)
• plan_tripPlan an origin-to-destination journey. Returns up to three independently validated itineraries (the fastest, then other lines); departure defaults to now. Pass the rider's place names as given: a name for one place (Penn
• get_departuresFind what leaves a stop next, the first service or last service in a bounded window. Pass a stopRef from find_transit, or a stop name with its coverage: a name for one place covers all its stations in that network (other
• get_service_statusCheck disruptions, delays, closures, elevator and escalator outages, or revalidate a chosen itinerary without replacing it. Scope by coverage, a station name with its coverage (stop), or an agency, route, stop or dated t
• get_vehicle_statusWhere observed trains are right now. Pass a route ref to list its trains, a dated trip ref (from get_departures or a plan_trip leg) to find that train, or a station (stopRef, or a name with coverage) to see trains stoppe

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