Pixel Watch Guide: How to see public transit directions on Google Maps

Google has just updated the Pixel Watch’s navigation experience with the latest features on WearOS. The Google Maps app on WearOS now gives you different public transit options, real-time departure times, and a compass-enabled map view for easier navigation. These features have been already rolled out to Pixel Watch in its latest Pixel drop. Also Read: Google’s Next Smart Speaker To Feature Gemini Live, Launch Expected Soon

“Google Maps on Wear OS can now give you public transit directions on your Pixel Watch to help find the best route. You’ll see different transit options, real-time departure times, and a compass-enabled map view to guide you to your destination. Start a trip from your phone to see directions on your watch, or if you have an LTE-enabled watch you can start a trip right from your wrist,” noted Google in its blog post. Also Read: Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Launched With Gemini AI And Tensor G5: Check Price In India, Specs, Features

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These new features come through the WearOS and they are already rolling out. That said, you might have received the feature. Let’s see how you can see public transit directions and real-time departures on the Google Maps app on your Pixel Watch.

See Public transit directions on Google Maps

Step 1: Open the Google Maps app on your Pixel Watch.

Step 2: Search the destination you want to visit. You can either type it or do a voice search.

Step 3: After you search for the destination, you should see different options. Tap on the relevant one.

Step 4: Scroll to the bottom and tap on the Public transit option.

Step 5: Now, you should see the real-time departure times. This means you will see if you reached the destination early or late. Tap on the transit option to see more details.

Step 6: Scroll down and tap on Show map. Now you should have a compass-enabled map view as default.

That’s how you can easily see public transit directions on Google Maps and make your navigation experience better with real-time departure timings and compass-enabled map view.