25+ Pics of Celebrities Caught on Camera Using Public Transportation

Hilary Swank is the latest celeb to join the public transportation squad. The two-time Oscar winner was recently spotted riding a New York City subway train like a common commuter.

Despite her efforts to blend in by wearing a casual shorts and t-shirt combo, the two-time Oscar winner’s radiance was hard to miss. It’s always enjoyable to see famous faces experiencing the same things as the rest of us. Perhaps next time, she might even share her seat with a fortunate fan.

Hold on to your hats, folks! Actress Helen Mirren, who famously portrayed a queen on screen, got her picture snapped taking public transportation like a boss. Dressed in a stylish patterned coat and fantastic handbag, Mirren looked like a seasoned subway rider.

In fact, she seemed to be having a grand old time, chatting with fellow passengers and even giving up her seat to a woman with a cane. We love a celeb who’s down-to-earth enough to take the train, and Mirren just earned herself even more points in our book. Long live the queen of the subway!

Well, well, well, look who we have here. America’s favorite dad, Tom Hanks, was noticed on a Los Angeles city bus like it was no big deal. Let’s be real, if anyone can make riding public transportation look cool, it’s Tom Hanks. The beloved actor kept things casual in a beanie and jacket.

We have to hand it to him, Hanks knows how to keep it real. Maybe next time, we’ll see him whipping out a bag of chips and a juice box from his backpack. Hey, we can dream!

It looks like Katy Perry is ready to roar… on the subway! The pop superstar was just recognized riding the New York City subway in a chic jacket and sunglasses. And, of course, she had a posse of bodyguards in tow because even on the train, Katy Perry is still a queen.

We have to give her credit for embracing the local transit system like a true New Yorker. She was even kind enough to pose with some of the other commuters for a selfie. Talk about an unexpected commute! Thanks for keeping things interesting, Katy!

Ladies and gentlemen hold on to your hearts because Bradley Cooper has been observed taking the subway! The A-list actor was captured on film riding the New York City train, looking every bit the professional commuter.

A backward hat and backpack couldn’t hide him from the alert eyes of his fellow train riders, though. Waiting quietly for his stop, he seemed to be zoning out to some good music or an interesting podcast. He rides the train just like us! Who would’ve thought?

Karlie Kloss didn’t quite seem ready to walk the runway but looked right at home on the subway. The supermodel was recognized taking the New York City train in casual jeans and a button-up shirt that was finished off with a stylish pair of sunglasses.

The look may not have been her typical runway look but it was a look that was probably pretty comfortable for a day out. It seems that even the chicest supermodel still has to go out and run some errands sometimes.

Carrie Bradshaw herself has traded in her Manolos for a MetroCard. Sarah Jessica Parker was spotted riding the New York City subway like a true city girl. Don’t worry, she still had a touch of glamor, sporting a chic pair of stunning sunglasses.

Talk about a fashion moment on the train! We have to give her props for taking public transportation like a real New Yorker. Maybe she’ll share her secret for keeping those subway germs at bay next time. Sarah, we’re ready for our close-up on the train!

Ferris Bueller would be proud! Matthew Broderick, the man behind the iconic movie character, was caught riding the New York City subway like a true champion of the people.

Dressed in a jacket and glasses, Broderick looked like just another commuter on the train, but we know better. The actor has always been known for his laid-back demeanor and seemed perfectly at home riding the rails.

Katie Holmes was recently spotted riding the New York City subway like a true city girl. But don’t worry, she still had a touch of glamor, sporting a stylish coat and sunglasses.

Who needs a fancy car when you can simultaneously take the train and people-watch? Katie, if you ever need a subway buddy, you know where to find us.

Jay-Z knows how to keep it real, from the Marcy Projects to the subway platform. The rapper and business mogul was caught on camera riding the New York City train like a true boss.

But even with his fame and fortune, he didn’t let it get to his head, keeping it casual in a black hoodie and jeans. Maybe he’ll even perform a spontaneous concert for the lucky commuters next time. Jay-Z, you keep proving that you’re the king of the subway – and the throne!

Jessica Alba isn’t afraid to rough it with the rest of us! The actress and businesswoman was spotted taking the Los Angeles Metro, looking like just another commuter on the train.

But even in a casual outfit and no makeup, she still managed to turn heads with her natural beauty. We hope she shared some beauty tips for looking flawless during a commute. Jessica, you know where to find us if you ever need a metro buddy!

It looks like Anne Hathaway is taking a break from the glitz and glamor of Hollywood to ride the New York City subway like a regular person. The actress looked effortlessly chic in a casual outfit and sunglasses, blending in with the other commuters on the train.

But we know that she’s not just any ordinary rider, and her Oscar-winning talent and stunning beauty couldn’t go unnoticed for long. We can only imagine the excitement and awe of other passengers when they saw her sitting across from them. Talk about a star-studded moment on the train!

Jake Gyllenhaal was spotted looking cool and casual in a baseball cap and cargo pants, trying to blend in with the other commuters while waiting for the train. But let’s be real, with his piercing eyes and rugged good looks, he can’t go unnoticed for long.

We can only imagine the swooning and double-takes from other passengers when they realized who was standing next to them. Talk about a dreamy moment on the train! We envy those that go to spend the morning with this heartthrob.

How I Met Your Mother star, Neil Patrick Harris, was witnessed taking the subway like any other commuter in the city. Dressed in a casual outfit and carrying a stylish bag, he looked like just any other passenger on the platform.

We can only imagine the excitement and joy of other passengers when they saw him sitting across from them. Talk about a legendary moment on the train!

Christina Ricci is proving she’s a talented actress and a normal person like the rest of us. The Addams Family star was seen taking the subway like a normal commuter in the city.

She looked like just any other passenger on the train, dressed in a casual outfit. But there was absolutely no way this famous actress would go unnoticed for long. Christina just keeps proving that she’s a down-to-earth celebrity who’s not afraid to ride the subway!

Jesse Tyler Ferguson takes the subway like the rest of us! The Modern Family star was caught on camera dressed casually and minding his business on a train platform.

His infectious smile and charming personality made it difficult for those on the platform not to notice him. We know these commuters were probably excited to get into that subway car with him!

Commuters were recently treated to a special ride when Tony Danza was seen taking public transportation like a regular New Yorker. Maybe if he wanted to blend in better, he should’ve dressed a little more casually.

Instead, a jacket and a nice button-up were what he went with. And that’s exactly why commuters wound up ogling the Who’s the Boss icon.

Timothée Chalamet is a common person, just like the rest of us! The Dune and Little Women star apparently is just like everyone else, and the proof is the images of the young actor standing around with the rest of the commuters on the subway.

But with his dashing good looks and undeniable talent, this humble actor can never be completely one of the masses. It’s nice to see a Hollywood A-lister trying, though.

Hold on to your subway hats, because Ashley Graham is here to rock your commute! The model and body positivity icon was noticed taking the train like a true New Yorker, showing off her effortless style and confidence.

There was no way, though, that she’d go unnoticed. Ashley, you’re a true inspiration, proving that even the most glamorous celebs can still rock public transportation like a boss!

Who knew that music legends could be just like us mere mortals? Roger Waters, the iconic bassist and singer of Pink Floyd, did! The icon was seen taking public transportation like an ordinary Joe.

No private jet or limousine for this guy! He was spotted chilling on a bus, dressed casually, and looking like he was enjoying the ride. We have no doubt that someone asked, “Hey, isn’t that the guy from Pink Floyd?” We bet some serious rockstar vibes were happening on that bus!

Hold on to your seats, folks, because we have a special guest on board! Richard Thomas, the beloved actor best known for his role in The Waltons, was caught using public transportation like a true champ. Dressed in his everyday clothes and looking like a regular dude, he hopped on the subway and blended right in with the other commuters.

We bet Richard got some serious street cred for this move. Kudos to him for keeping it real and proving that even TV stars need to get around town. All we know is that Richard Thomas just became our new favorite subway celebrity!

Get ready to do a double-take, folks, because Opie Taylor himself was spotted riding public transportation like a true pro! That’s right, the beloved actor and director Ron Howard was caught taking the train like a normal commuter. He was dressed casually, looking like just any other guy trying to reach his destination.

We can imagine the excitement that must have been brewing among the other passengers when they realized who was riding the rails with them. We bet some serious fanboy/fangirl moments were happening on that train.

Even the Winter Soldier himself has to get from point A to point B! That’s right, Sebastian Stan, the actor best known for his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was seen riding the subway like a common person. Can you imagine being on the same train as Bucky Barnes?

Maybe he was on his way to fight off some Hydra agents, or just trying to avoid the notorious NYC traffic. Either way, we love a celebrity who isn’t afraid to ditch the private car and hop on the subway like the other mere mortals.

Let’s play a game of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon while we commute to work! Maybe, if you’re on the right train, you can play it with the man himself… Kevin Bacon!

Who knew the man who danced his way into our hearts would also be down to earth enough to ride the bus or subway? That’s right, he was recently witnessed taking a little trip on public transportation. Did anyone ask him to do the famous Footloose dance? We’ll never know.

It looks like Nicky Hilton, the socialite and heiress, has been caught slumming it like the rest of us. Yep, you read that right, Nicky Hilton is taking public transportation like the common folk. We wonder what brought her out of her luxury car and onto the bus or subway. Did she lose a bet with Paris? Or maybe she just felt like trying something new?

Either way, it’s refreshing to see that even the rich and famous can appreciate the convenience and affordability of public transportation. Who knows, maybe next time we’ll spot her at the front of the bus, fighting for the best seat.

Mr. Big himself, Chris Noth, was spotted ditching his fancy car for a ride on public transportation. We can’t help but wonder if he was taking a cue from his Sex and the City character, Mr. Big, who famously hopped on the subway in the show’s opening credits.

Or maybe he just wanted to avoid the New York City traffic and reach his destination quicker? Whatever the reason, it’s always fun to see celebrities blending in with the rest of us on public transportation. We just hope he didn’t have to deal with subway delays or overcrowded trains!

The hilarious Amy Schumer was caught riding the subway like a true New Yorker. We’re not sure if she was working on some new material for her stand-up routine, or just wanted to try a new way of getting around town. Either way, we love seeing celebrities getting down with the common folk.

Let’s just hope she didn’t have any awkward run-ins with overeager fans trying to get a selfie with her. It’s clear that Amy is just trying to keep it real and not let her fame get in the way of taking public transportation.

The multitalented Drew Barrymore was caught by several fans riding the subway. We’re not sure if she was scouting for a new movie location or just trying to be ecologically responsible, but one thing’s for sure – she’s definitely got the down-to-earth celebrity vibe down pat.

Seeing her mingling with regular people and dealing with the daily commute like a boss proves that she’s not just a Hollywood darling. Deep down, she’s just like us at heart. Cheers to you, Drew, for keeping it real!

The elusive Mariah Carey has been caught on camera using public transportation. But don’t be fooled, dear friends, this wasn’t just a regular old commute to work. No, no, no. Rumor has it that the diva hopped on the train to capture some social media photos.

We all know how important it is to get that perfect ‘gram, right? But hey, if it means we get to see Mariah Carey taking public transportation like the rest of us peasants, we’re all for it!

Jenny From the Block was captured on film ditching her usual fancy ride for a more down-to-earth mode of transportation. Yes, that’s right – JLo was seen using public transportation like the rest of us!

We’re not sure why she decided to go this route, but whatever the reason, we love to see her staying humble and embracing the everyday hustle and bustle of city life. Keep shining, JLo!

Naomi Watts?! Taking public transportation?! That’s right, folks, the talented actress and all-around cool chick was spotted on public transportation. Maybe she was running late for an audition or just wanted to save the planet, one bus ride at a time.

Either way, we love the vibe, Naomi. Now, if only she had a paparazzi-proof disguise to help her ride the bus safely.

Did you hear the news? It seems that the hunky Taylor Kitsch was recently seen riding public transportation, as many of us do daily! Who would’ve thought that the star of Friday Night Lights and John Carter would be riding the bus or subway just like a commoner?

Maybe he’s just trying to save a few bucks or lower his carbon footprint. Or maybe he’s just tired of sitting in traffic in his fancy car. Either way, we hope we’ll be lucky enough to run into him the next time we hop on public transportation!

We guess even music royalty needs to catch a ride sometimes! If we didn’t think that before, we do now because Rihanna does! Maybe she was just trying to avoid the paparazzi or simply wanted to feel normal for a day.

No matter why she took the ride, it’s refreshing to know that even someone as fabulous as her needs the same modes of transportation as the rest of us. Who knows, maybe she’ll start a trend and we’ll start seeing more stars on the subway.

Oh, snap! Zoe Saldana just joined the cool kids club by hopping on public transportation! It’s not every day that you see a Hollywood starlet taking the bus. But there she was, blending in with the rest of us mere mortals.

Is she trying to throw a few pennies in the college fund jar? There’s no telling what her motives are for taking this humble means of transportation. One thing’s for sure, though, we love how normal she makes it look.

Guess who was seen on the bus? None other than our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man himself, Andrew Garfield! Yes, that’s right! The Hollywood heartthrob decided to ditch his fancy ride for a ride on public transportation – like the rest of us!

He looked quite at home in his casual get-up, probably practicing for his next role as an everyday guy. Who knows, maybe he’ll pick up some web-slinging supplies at the store. Regardless, it’s always nice to see celebrities enjoying the simple things in life, just like the rest of us.

It seems like Olivia Wilde decided to give her fancy car a break and join us commoners on public transportation. We wonder if she had to fight for a seat, like the rest of us do.

Whatever the reason, it’s nice to see celebrities joining us ordinary folks on the train or bus. Maybe she’ll bring some snacks to share with the rest of us normal people next time.

Recently, the lead singer of Coldplay, Chris Martin, was caught using public transportation. That’s right! It seems like even his “Yellow” convertible couldn’t compare to the efficiency and convenience of a good old-fashioned bus or train ride.

Maybe he was just trying to “Fix You” after getting stuck in a highway gridlock too many times. Regardless, we’re sure the other passengers were feeling the vibes of “Viva La Vida” when they saw him on board.

Guess who was observed riding the rails like a true city slicker? None other than Aaron Staton, aka Ken Cosgrove from Mad Men! It looks like even TV execs can’t resist the charms of public transportation.

Why he chose to add this adventure to his daily schedule is beyond us. We just know it’s good to see celebs getting down to earth and rubbing elbows with the common folk.

So, guess who was spotted using public transportation like the rest of us peasants? The one and only Meryl Streep! Yep, the queen of the silver screen decided to go local and enjoy a good old subway ride.

It doesn’t seem like she should have to do this, so it must have been a choice. Meryl, if you’re reading this, let’s grab a hot dog and ride the subway together sometime!

Who knew the Scarlet Witch rides the bus? The actress known for her mystical powers as part of The Avengers films, Elizabeth Olsen, was caught using public transportation like the rest of us! That’s crazy, right?!

We’d go absolutely crazy if we looked up and came face to face with her on our morning commute to work. We hope she wasn’t bothered too much by all her fans and their shocked stares.

J. Cole decided to step away from the glamor of Hollywood and instead take a bus to get around Queens, New York. The rapper is known for being extremely relatable, so it probably wasn’t too much of a surprise to anyone that he chose to use public transportation.

In fact, he wrote the song lyrics, “Worst fear going broke ’cause I’m bad with money.” So perhaps taking the bus was J. Cole’s way of being frugal?

This picture of Ed Sheeran casually taking the New York City subway sure makes it look like he’s down-to-earth, but it gets even better when you know where he’s going. The wealthy singer chose to use public transportation to get to… his own show!

That’s right, Ed Sheeran was on the same subway as many of his fans, all on their way to an Ed Sheeran concert. Talk about being a man of the people!

Despite collaborating with Jack Harlow on the hit single “First Class,” Fergie used anything but luxury transportation when getting around New York City. Rumor has it that upon seeing Fergie on the subway, a fellow commuter began singing the song “Glamorous” and the former Black Eyed Peas member actually joined in!

If this tale is true – and we sincerely hope it is – everyone who was present and chose not to record that duet should be jailed immediately.

Unlike most celebrities who take public transportation, Niall Horan didn’t get his photo snapped by paparazzi or fellow commuters. In fact, no one in the London underground seemed to notice the former One Direction member – even when he took this selfie.

We have no doubt that if it were Harry Styles on the Tube, British commuters would react a lot differently. As much as Horan may get flak for lacking star power, at least he gets all the benefits of fame without some of the drawbacks.

Lily Allen seems to have no shame about taking public transportation, as she happily struck a pose for a fellow commuter on the London Underground. As if taking the subway weren’t relatable enough, guess where Allen was going? A Beyoncé concert!

Stars really are just like us, as we’ve all taken public transportation to see Beyoncé before. At least, we’ve all wanted to, but most of us non-celebs can’t afford Queen Bey’s ridiculously priced tickets.

Dave Grohl looks pretty shocked to have been spotted hiding away in a corner on a Chicago train. Did the Foo Fighter actually think he could blend in without pulling back his signature locks or shaving off his beard? C’mon!

Despite being rich and famous, Grohl really is just your average dude. In fact, when Foo Fighters had their first hit, and the money started raking in, Grohl spent all the money sitting in a beach house eating barbeque. Sounds good to us!

Emma Bunton, aka Baby Spice, was spotted taking the tube in London, much to her fellow commuters’ delight. When a fan asked if he could take her picture, Bunton obliged and smiled for the camera.

Not only is this a great photo, but it’s even more adorable when you realize the fan’s reflection is in the window, and he looks absolutely thrilled! It’s pretty safe to say Baby Spice made this guy’s day, and we can’t blame him!

LeBron James and the other Cleveland Cavaliers shocked everyone when they rode the New York City subway together. The basketball team was on their way to a game in which they played against the New York Knicks.

But, unsurprisingly, the Cavaliers found themselves in classic stand-still New York traffic. Not wanting to arrive late to their own game, the team chose to take the subway instead – much to their fellow commuters’ delight.

Keri Russell doesn’t look too happy to have been spotted taking the New York City subway. To be fair, we’re not sure we’d be thrilled about people taking photos of us as we tried to go about our day.

Still, the actress had to have known she’d be recognized. Either way, whoever took this photo had better watch out – they look like they’re about to get an Elizabeth-style beat-down just like in The Americans!

Jessica Chastain looks so beautiful and put-together while taking the New York City subway that we had to double-check she wasn’t in character for a role! Alas, the actress really does get this dressed up just to go around the city with her husband, Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo.

We guess that when you know you’ll be having your picture taken by paparazzi all day, you make sure to look your best constantly. Well, Jessica, mission accomplished!

If we weren’t such big Liev Schreiber fans, we would’ve thought this is a photo of a random dad using the New York City subway to take his son to school. In stark contrast to his Ray Donovan character, Schreiber is calmly and patiently waiting for the train – without even beating anyone up!

The actor is known for being pretty down to earth, so we’re not too surprised at seeing him take public transportation. We’re more shocked by the fact that he’s blending in so well with all the other parents.

Dakota Fanning is a bundle of contrasts in this photo. On the one hand, the star has a shopping bag that undoubtedly contains a single item that’s worth more than our car. On the other hand, she’s taking the subway to get around New York City.

Given that the actress took a break from Hollywood to get a college degree alongside us regular folks, we’re not exactly shocked that she’s rubbing shoulders with commuters on public transportation. Talk about keeping it real!

After being relentlessly mom-shamed for not buckling her daughter into a car seat while driving, Hilary Duff seems to have switched to public transportation to prevent any more faux pas. So, the actress/singer was spotted taking the New York City subway with her daughter.

Despite wearing a bright pink coat, Duff seemed to go completely unnoticed by her fellow commuters. What does the Lizzie McGuire star gotta do to get some attention? Start singing “What Dreams Are Made Of?!”

Rita Ora seemed to want to keep to herself rather than pose for selfies with fans as she made her way around St Pancras Station in London. Just like us common folk, Ora was taking the Eurostar home just in time to celebrate the Christmas holiday with her family.

Unlike the rest of us, she had been on tour in Paris. Just in case her fellow commuters wouldn’t know who they were sharing a train with, the singer donned a scarf with her name on it.

Andy Cohen is so used to taking the subway around New York City that he’s even normalized it among other Hollywood stars! The TV personality has roped his famous friends like Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick into taking public transportation with him.

Of course, it’s all in the name of research, as Cohen uses his observations from these commutes as material for much of his content. But hey, we’ll take what we can get!

Sir Paul McCartney, the legendary Beatle, was caught on camera riding the tube like a normal bloke! Who knew the superstar would ditch his private jet and hop on public transportation?

Maybe it was a nostalgia thing for him? You know, maybe he was just trying to relive his Liverpool days. After all, we know he wasn’t trying to do it to save a few quid! We can only say, “Hey, Jude, can you share your seat with us next time?”

It was a bit surreal to see Hermione Granger reading a book and minding her own business on the train, but we guess even witches need to get around the city somehow.

Emma Watson was seen riding the tube like the other muggles. It just shows that even the most successful entertainers can enjoy the unique vibes found on public transportation.

Yep, that’s right, the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress traded in her limousine for a subway train. Who are we talking about? None other than the fabulous Claire Danes!

Some people caught the amazingly talented actress taking public transportation. We’re not sure if she left her Homeland persona at home, but one thing’s for sure, she’s just like us – an ordinary person who occasionally forgets to call their driver.

Get this, folks, Loki himself, aka Tom Hiddleston, occasionally steps out and uses public transportation like a regular Joe Schmoe! Was he doing a little prep work for a new role?

Who knows, maybe even big-time celebrities like Hiddleston need to take a break from fancy cars and private jets. You know, trying to keep themselves grounded and humble by acting as if they haven’t been part of several box office smashes.

Did you hear? Nicole Scherzinger, The Masked Singer judge, was seen taking public transportation! We guess even big-name celebrities like her can use this mundane form of travel every now and then.

It’s definitely a great way to people-watch and get some inspiration for her next big musical project. Can you imagine seeing her singing on the subway? That’d be a real treat for the other passengers!