Open Directions

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Open directions to the location passed into this action in your choice of Maps, Google Maps, Citymapper, Transit, or Waze. For example, you can use this action to get directions to an upcoming event on your calendar.

Score
Type
InterActivity
Expertise
5/5
Type
InterActivity
Expertise

Action Information

Parameters

Show [Driving/Walking/Biking/Transit] directions from [Location] to [Destination] using [Maps/Google Maps/Citymapper/Transit/Waze]

Input

(Text, Location, Calendar event, Weather Condition, Contact, Place, Photo media, Maps link) The destination address

Result

(Text, Location, Calendar event, Weather Condition, Contact, Place, Photo media, Maps link) The input

Details

Type
Interactivity
Expertise Needed
Matthew's Score
5/5
Category
Date Added
11/12/2014
Identifier
is.workflow.actions.getdirections

Works Well With

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Street Address
Passes the specified address to the next action.
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Open in Maps
Opens your choice of Maps, Google Maps, or Waze and searches for the location, place, or text that was passed into the action.

Shortcuts Using This

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Get directions to family event
Asks you to pick from your Family contacts group, then gets driving directions and a trip estimate.
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Find Christmas tree nearby
Searches Apple Maps for Christmas trees nearby and opens directions to a spot that you pick.


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