Interesting that the maps.google.com web site gives a different answer than the Google Maps application.
I just confirmed that I get the correct answer via the website in mobile safari, but "Directions Not available" through the application.
I guess the good news, is that (at least for people in the bay area trying to use Caltrain/Bart) - the change in the Mapping Application doesn't appear to be a regression - you already have to go to the website.
More informed minds than mine can puzzle out why the website is giving back better transit directions than iOS App.
> More informed minds than mine can puzzle out why the website is giving back better transit directions than iOS App.
Probably because the Maps app on iOS 5 and below was made by Apple, not Google. There are no such issues with the Google Maps app on Android (made by Google) - it gives the same results as the website. In fact, it prominently displays several route options, along with their times and costs, just as in Tokyo. This is a little more obscure on the Google Maps website, although the information is still present.
I just confirmed that I get the correct answer via the website in mobile safari, but "Directions Not available" through the application.
I guess the good news, is that (at least for people in the bay area trying to use Caltrain/Bart) - the change in the Mapping Application doesn't appear to be a regression - you already have to go to the website.
More informed minds than mine can puzzle out why the website is giving back better transit directions than iOS App.