Google Maps on Galaxy Watch now shows public transit options

At MWC 2024, Google announced a new feature for Google Maps for Wear OS. This feature shows you public transit options to reach a location. The company reiterated the feature in the March 2024 Pixel Feature Drop. Now, it has finally started rolling out the feature.

According to a new report from 9To5Google, Google is making public transit directions available in version 11.119.0702.W of Google Maps for Wear OS as a server-side change. If you have this version of the app on your Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 5, or Watch 6 series smartwatch, you should be able to see the public transit option soon. If not, make sure to update the app from the Google Play Store on your watch.

With this feature, when you search for a location, Google Maps will show you the new Transit option along with the Driving, Walking, and Cycling options. Once you click on the Transit option, the app will show you how you can reach the location using public transport, including showing you how to reach the nearby station, which train or bus to catch, and the arrival/departure timings for those buses and trains.