MTA API
Overview
MTA Subway Realtime Feeds
MTA is a transportation API. It needs no API key. It is served over HTTPS and does not allow direct browser requests (no CORS).
At a glance
- Authentication
- No auth
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- No
- Category
- Transportation
Questions
Does the MTA API need an API key?
No. The MTA API can be called without an API key or sign-up, which makes it handy for prototypes and front-end demos.
Can I call the MTA API from the browser?
Not directly. The MTA API does not send CORS headers, so call it from your server or a proxy instead of browser JavaScript.
Does the MTA API support HTTPS?
Yes, the MTA API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the MTA API?
Other Transportation APIs include airportsapi, Transport for London, England, Uber, Transport for Spain, Amadeus for Developers.
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