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MCP v0.1.3 streamable-http

io.github.cyanheads/onebusaway-mcp-server

io.github.cyanheads/onebusaway-mcp-server

Real-time transit stops, routes, arrivals, vehicle positions, and schedules via OneBusAway APIs.

Uptime
—
no direct probes in 30d
Response
557ms
last probe
Tools
13
callable
Resources
0
readable
Prompts
0
available
Primary URL
https://onebusaway.caseyjhand.com/mcp

Tools · 13

onebusaway_list_agencies

List all transit agencies served by this OneBusAway instance. Returns agency IDs, names, contact info, timezone, and geographic coverage center. Agency IDs are needed for onebusaway_list_routes_for_ag…

onebusaway_find_stops

Find bus stops near a location. Returns stops within a radius, each with ID, name, direction, served routes, and wheelchair boarding status. Use stopId values from results to fetch real-time arrivals …

onebusaway_find_routes

Find transit routes near a location, optionally filtered by name or number. Returns routes with IDs, short names, and descriptions. Use routeId values to fetch schedules, vehicles, or stop sequences.

onebusaway_search_stops

Search for stops by name or code. Returns matching stops with IDs and coordinates. Use to resolve a human-readable stop name or number to a stop ID for arrivals lookups with onebusaway_get_arrivals.

onebusaway_search_routes

Search for routes by name or number. Returns matching routes with IDs. Use to resolve a route short name (e.g. "44") to a route ID for schedule or vehicle lookups with onebusaway_get_vehicles or onebu…

onebusaway_get_stop

Fetch details for a specific stop by ID. Returns the stop's name, coordinates, direction, served routes, and wheelchair accessibility. Stop IDs use agency-prefixed format: {agencyId}_{localId} (e.g. "…

onebusaway_get_route

Fetch details for a specific route by ID. Returns short name, description, agency, route type, and schedule URL. Route IDs use agency-prefixed format: {agencyId}_{localId} (e.g. "1_100259").

onebusaway_list_routes_for_agency

List all routes operated by an agency. Returns route IDs, short names, and descriptions. Use to enumerate an agency's full service before searching for a specific route. Get agencyId values from onebu…

onebusaway_get_arrivals

Real-time arrivals and departures at a stop. Returns predicted arrival times, schedule deviation (how many seconds late/early), vehicle positions, and any active service alerts. The predicted boolean …

onebusaway_get_trip

Real-time status and stop sequence for a trip. Returns vehicle position, schedule deviation, current phase, and remaining stops. Use tripId from onebusaway_get_arrivals to look up a specific vehicle's…

onebusaway_get_vehicles

Real-time positions of all active vehicles for an agency. Optionally filter to a single route (client-side). Returns GPS coordinates, heading, schedule deviation, and current trip. Useful for "where a…

onebusaway_get_schedule_for_stop

Full-day departure schedule for a stop. Lists every departure by route and direction for the specified date (defaults to today). Useful for planning or when real-time data isn't needed. For live predi…

onebusaway_get_schedule_for_route

Full-day schedule for a route — all trips, stop sequences, and departure times for the specified date (defaults to today). Returns up to all trips for the route. For live predictions, use onebusaway_g…

How to use

Add to your Claude Desktop / Cursor / Cline MCP config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io.github.cyanheads/onebusaway-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://onebusaway.caseyjhand.com/mcp",
      "transport": "streamable-http"
    }
  }
}