How to Use the TransportAPI Alternative MCP in Google ADK

Q: How can I run a journey plan using TransportAPI Alternative and Google ADK?

The agent calls planpublictransportjourney. You feed it two locations, and the MCP Server handles generating the complete route map with times. Your Gemini model then processes this structured output.

Q: Does TransportAPI Alternative handle multiple transport methods with Google ADK?

Yes. Beyond trains and buses, you can use searchtransportplaces to find stations or stops by name. The MCP Server aggregates all these different types of travel options.

Q: Can I check live departures using TransportAPI Alternative and Google ADK?

You can use getlivebusdepartures or getlivetraindepartures. These tools provide immediate, real-time updates on departure status right from the MCP Server.

Q: Is it possible to find nearby stops using TransportAPI Alternative and Google ADK?

Sure. You can use getnearbybusstops or getnearbytransportplaces. Just pass a GPS location, and the MCP Server returns all relevant points of interest.

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Real-Time Departures

To get current departure times, invoke `get_live_bus_departures` or `get_live_train_departures`. These tools return live data points—time, destination, and operator—directly to your agent. You can also use `get_nearby_transport_places` if you only have coordinates. This lets the Google ADK find all relevant transport options near a given point.

Journey Planning

`plan_public_transport_journey` returns full, step-by-step travel routes, including transfer times and recommended changes. It's ideal for agents that need to build complex user flows. The system also supports `get_transport_by_postcode`, letting your agent process user input based on a postcode rather than requiring precise coordinates.

Fares and Schedules

For price comparisons, use the `get_train_fares` tool. This makes it easy to compare ticket prices between any two stations within your Google Cloud pipeline. If you need a full schedule for a station, call `get_train_station_timetable`. The MCP Server provides reliable data for both bus (`get_bus_route_timetable`) and train services.

Setup guide

Set up TransportAPI Alternative MCP in Google ADK

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
google-adk package (pip install google-adk)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install Google ADK

Run pip install google-adk to install the Agent Development Kit. MCP support is included via the McpToolset class.
2

Connect via SSE transport

Use McpToolset.from_server() with SseServerParams pointing to your Vinkius endpoint. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Create an LlmAgent

Pass the returned mcp_tools list directly to LlmAgent(tools=mcp_tools). The ADK maps each MCP tool to a native Gemini function call — no manual schema definitions required.
4

Run with any Gemini model

The agent works with any Gemini model (gemini-2.0-flash, gemini-2.5-pro, etc.). Copy the full example on the right to get started with TransportAPI Alternative tools in your ADK agent.

agent.py

from google.adk.agents import LlmAgent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_toolset import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import SseServerParams

# Connect to the MCP via SSE
mcp_tools, exit_stack = await McpToolset.from_server(
    connection_params=SseServerParams(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    )
)

# Create your agent with auto-discovered tools
agent = LlmAgent(
    name="TransportAPI Alternative_agent",
    model="gemini-2.0-flash",
    instruction="You have access to TransportAPI Alternative tools via MCP.",
    tools=mcp_tools,
)

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Common questions about TransportAPI Alternative MCP in Google ADK

The agent calls `plan_public_transport_journey`. You feed it two locations, and the MCP Server handles generating the complete route map with times. Your Gemini model then processes this structured output.

Yes. Beyond trains and buses, you can use `search_transport_places` to find stations or stops by name. The MCP Server aggregates all these different types of travel options.

The server handles location and scheduling data, specifically GPS coordinates and UK postcodes. This information is necessary for the agent to accurately plan public transit journeys.

You can use `get_live_bus_departures` or `get_live_train_departures`. These tools provide immediate, real-time updates on departure status right from the MCP Server.

Sure. You can use `get_nearby_bus_stops` or `get_nearby_transport_places`. Just pass a GPS location, and the MCP Server returns all relevant points of interest.

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