Transitland Datasets: Overview

Available on the following API tiers:

Transitland v2Beta

Each Dataset package includes:

Route-oriented files

  • Route name
  • Route number
  • Vehicle type (bus, train, subway...)
  • Operating agency information
  • Headway (frequency) information

Stop-oriented files

  • Stop location (latitude and longitude)
  • Up to 5 routes per stop
  • Transit service frequency
  • Feed metadata

File formats

  • CSV for loading in spreadsheet software
  • GeoJSONL for parsing in geospatial software
Looking for GTFS? Transitland Datasets are derived from GTFS feeds but are not themselves in GTFS format. To download GTFS feeds, browse Transitland's section or .

For more information about data file formats and contents, see the or the documentation files included within a Dataset zip package.

Use Cases

Transitland Datasets are used for various applications:

Real Estate & Urban Planning

  • Transit accessibility analysis for property development
  • Walkability and transit connectivity studies
  • Transit-oriented development planning

Transportation & Mobility

  • Transit service analysis and optimization
  • Multi-modal transportation planning
  • Accessibility and equity studies

Research & Academia

  • Transportation research and analysis
  • Urban planning studies
  • Geographic information systems (GIS) projects

Commercial Applications

  • Location-based services and apps
  • Transportation analytics and reporting
  • Market research and demographic analysis
  • Healthcare access analysis

Available Datasets

United States: All Transit Stops and Routes

  • 600,000+ transit stop locations across all 50 states
  • Complete coverage of buses, trains, subways/metros, ferries, and cable cars
  • Includes public transit agencies and privately operated shuttles open to the public
  • Updated regularly with the latest transit information
  • Clear licensing and attribution through Transitland Terms

Canada: All Transit Stops and Routes

  • 180,000+ transit stop locations across all provinces and territories
  • Comprehensive coverage of all major transit agencies
  • Same standardized format and quality as US dataset
  • Regular updates to maintain current data
Transitland Datasets currently cover the United States and Canada. We plan to expand to additional countries in the future.

Previous Versions of Datasets

Access to historical versions of datasets is available through the Transitland Datasets API. Each historical version includes:

  • Complete snapshot of transit data at that point in time
  • Same comprehensive coverage as current datasets
  • Perfect for longitudinal analysis and research projects

License

  • Unless otherwise noted, Interline licenses Transitland Datasets to users under the Transitland Terms.
  • Commercial use is not permitted without written authorization from Interline.
  • For Datasets that include ODbL-licensed source feeds, the share-alike provision will apply to any works you produce using the Dataset.