How to ask Siri for walking and transit directions

By Bryan M Wolfe, Lory Gil
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Apple's Siri can help you do all kinds of things, including allowing you to get transit or walking directions, which is excellent if you are visiting a big city without a car. All you have to do is ask! Here's how to do it.

How to get transit directions with Maps and Siri

If you are in a location that supports transit directions in Maps, you can ask Siri to help you figure out your route and what time you need to be at your first stop. Use it on all of our favorite iPhones.

  1. Start by saying "Hey, Siri" to activate Siri.
  2. Say, "Show me transit directions to (the location).If there is more than one location with a similar name, Siri will ask you which one.
  3. Siri will launch the Maps app with transit directions to your destination. Tap Go to start voice navigation.

To get transit directions with Maps and Siri, say "Hey Siri, show me transit directions to (the location)." Tap Go to start voice navigation. (Image credit: iMore)

How to get walking directions with Maps and Siri

  1. Start by saying "Hey, Siri" to activate Siri.
  2. Say, "Show me walking directions to (the location)." If there is more than one location with a similar name, Siri will ask you which one.
  3. Siri will launch the Maps app with walking directions to your destination. Tap Go to start voice navigation.

To get walking directions with Maps and Siri, say "Hey Siri, show me walking directions to (the location)." Tap Go to start voice navigation. (Image credit: iMore)

Where to?

As you can see, using Siri to take you places is a relatively simple process. Use it for transit and walking directions — and enjoy your trip! Be sure to check out our ultimate guide for Maps.

Updated February 2022: With new information that reflects changes in the Maps app.

Bryan M Wolfe
Bryan M Wolfe
Staff Writer

Bryan M. Wolfe has written about technology for over a decade on various websites, including TechRadar, AppAdvice, and many more. Before this, he worked in the technology field across different industries, including healthcare and education. He’s currently iMore’s lead on all things Mac and macOS, although he also loves covering iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Bryan enjoys watching his favorite sports teams, traveling, and driving around his teenage daughter to her latest stage show, audition, or school event in his spare time. He also keeps busy walking his black and white cocker spaniel, Izzy, and trying new coffees and liquid grapes.