You can receive bus arrival information with a cell phone or mobile device by sending a text message specifying a bus stop, intersection, or address. The bus arrival information for your stop will be texted back to you within a few seconds -- however, some searches do take longer.
- Message and data rates may apply.
- To Opt-out text STOP to 41411.
- TextMarks Terms & Conditions
- Our Privacy Policy is available for review.
- Check with your mobile carrier before using the service.
- Check if carrier allows SMS 'short codes.'
Select a step-by-step instructions below
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TIP: Try the system at home before you leave for your trip.
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Get Arrivals with a Bus Stop Number (#)
 Text “Metro” and your Stop Number to 41411
Leave a space between the word “Metro” and your stop number when entering text.
(We texted "metro 15530" to 41411)
How to find your Bus Stop Number
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 Select your Bus Line
You will receive a message listing all lines servicing your bus stop.
Text back your desired line.
(We selected e for Line 728)
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Receive Your Arrival Times
Get Arrivals with an Intersection (Vignes & Cesar E Chavez)
Text “Metro” and your Intersection to 41411
Leave a space between the word “Metro” and the intersection. Use an ampersand "&" between the intersection.
(We texted "metro Vignes&CesarEchavez" to 41411)
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Select your Bus Line
You will receive a message listing all lines servicing your bus stop.
Text back your desired line.
(We selected i for Line 728)
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Receive Your Arrival Times
Get Arrivals with an Address (910 Vignes St)
Text “Metro” and your Address to 41411
Leave a space between the word “Metro” and the address. Spaces are not necessary between the number and street address.
(We texted "metro 910 Vignes st" to 41411)
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Select your Bus Line
You will receive a message listing all lines servicing your address.
Text back your desired line.
(We selected i for Line 728)
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Receive Your Arrival Times
TIP: Text "STOP" to stop receiving messages from the system.
When you send your first message to the Nextrip system you will receive a reply indicating that you have subscribed to the system. This only means that you have subscribed to the possibility of using the alert feature.
The Nextrip system will never send you other messages besides the arrival prediction information you have specifically requested. Learn more with the link below.
Additional Text Features
If you plan to use the Text/SMS feature on a regular basis, there are additional options and commands you can use by using Nextrip's partner, Nextbus. Nextbus provides real-time info to many transit systems, including Metro. Learn about the additional features. Additonal options include:
- Subscribing to the Service and a Bus Line
- Options on how to specify a Stop
- Setting up alerts for your line
- Additional commands
- Selecting another transit system
Last Revised:
Wednesday June 20, 2012
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