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Madison Metro 38 bus

Route 38

76 % on time

Madison Metro 38 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Madison Metro 38 - Route 38 bus serves 66 bus stops in the Madison area departing from N Whitney / University and ending at Dutch Mill / Park and Ride. Scroll down to see upcoming 38 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 38 bus times will be displayed. The full 38 bus schedule as well as real-time departures (if available) can be found in the Transit app.

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Stops
Fri, Jan 23, 2026
  • N Whitney / UniversityWheelchair accessible7:46 AM
  • Sheboygan / Eau ClaireWheelchair accessible7:48 AM
  • Sheboygan / N SegoeWheelchair accessible7:49 AM
  • University / N SegoeWheelchair accessible7:50 AM
  • University / RidgeWheelchair accessible7:56 AM
  • University Bay / UniversityWheelchair accessible7:58 AM
  • University Bay / HighlandWheelchair accessible7:59 AM
  • Highland / WaismanWheelchair accessible8:00 AM
  • Highland / MarshWheelchair accessible8:01 AM
  • Observatory / HighlandWheelchair accessible8:03 AM
  • Observatory / WalnutWheelchair accessible8:05 AM
  • Observatory / ColwoodWheelchair accessible8:06 AM
  • Observatory / ElmWheelchair accessible8:07 AM
  • Observatory / BabcockWheelchair accessible8:08 AM
  • Babcock / LindenWheelchair accessible8:08 AM
  • Linden / HenryWheelchair accessible8:09 AM
  • Linden / N CharterWheelchair accessible8:10 AM
  • N Charter / UniversityWheelchair accessible8:10 AM
  • N Charter / W JohnsonWheelchair accessible8:11 AM
  • W Johnson / N MillsWheelchair accessible8:12 AM
  • W Johnson / East CampusWheelchair accessible8:13 AM
  • W Johnson / N FrancesWheelchair accessible8:14 AM
  • N Bassett / W DaytonWheelchair accessible8:15 AM
  • S Bassett / W WashingtonWheelchair accessible8:15 AM
  • S Bassett / W DotyWheelchair accessible8:16 AM
  • W Wilson / S HenryWheelchair accessible8:17 AM
  • E Doty / M L K JuniorWheelchair accessible8:19 AM
  • E Wilson / S ButlerWheelchair accessible8:20 AM
  • Williamson / S BlairWheelchair accessible8:22 AM
  • Williamson / S BlountWheelchair accessible8:22 AM
  • Jenifer / S LivingstonWheelchair accessible8:23 AM
  • Jenifer / S PatersonWheelchair accessible8:24 AM
  • Jenifer / S BrearlyWheelchair accessible8:25 AM
  • Jenifer / S IngersollWheelchair accessible8:25 AM
  • Jenifer / S Few8:25 AM
  • Williamson / S BaldwinWheelchair accessible8:26 AM
  • Williamson / RogersWheelchair accessible8:27 AM
  • Winnebago / RiversideWheelchair accessible8:27 AM
  • Winnebago / S FirstWheelchair accessible8:28 AM
  • Atwood / WinnebagoWheelchair accessible8:28 AM
  • Eastwood / DivisionWheelchair accessible8:29 AM
  • Atwood / OhioWheelchair accessible8:30 AM
  • Atwood / WaubesaWheelchair accessible8:30 AM
  • Atwood / S Fair OaksWheelchair accessible8:31 AM
  • Atwood / LakelandWheelchair accessible8:31 AM
  • Atwood / WalterWheelchair accessible8:33 AM
  • Atwood / MargaretWheelchair accessible8:33 AM
  • Atwood / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible8:34 AM
  • Monona / BuckeyeWheelchair accessible8:35 AM
  • Monona / Coldspring8:36 AM
  • Monona / DeanWheelchair accessible8:37 AM
  • Dean / Shore AcresWheelchair accessible8:38 AM
  • Dean / WinnequahWheelchair accessible8:39 AM
  • Nichols / WinnequahWheelchair accessible8:40 AM
  • Nichols / Monona CenterWheelchair accessible8:41 AM
  • Nichols / McKennaWheelchair accessible8:42 AM
  • Nichols / Shore AcresWheelchair accessible8:43 AM
  • Pheasant Hill / Owen8:45 AM
  • Monona / OwenWheelchair accessible8:46 AM
  • Monona / FemriteWheelchair accessible8:47 AM
  • E Broadway / MononaWheelchair accessible8:48 AM
  • E Broadway / Ahuska ParkWheelchair accessible8:49 AM
  • Femrite / Edna TaylorWheelchair accessible8:51 AM
  • Femrite / Shato8:51 AM
  • Copps / E BroadwayWheelchair accessible8:53 AM
  • Dutch Mill / Park and RideWheelchair accessible8:54 AM
  • Madison Metro Route 38 map

    Madison Metro 38 bus route map

    The Madison Metro 38 - Route 38 bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Madison Metro 38 bus to help you plan your trip on Madison Metro. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 38 bus is approaching your stop.

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    Madison Metro 38 bus Service Alerts

    Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 38 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by Madison Metro so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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    Madison Metro 38 bus Service Frequency

    The next 38 bus leaves N Whitney / University at 7:46 AM, and arrives at Dutch Mill / Park and Ride at 8:54 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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    Madison Metro 38 bus On-Time Performance

    76 % on time

    76% of riders report that the Madison Metro 38 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 62 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 38 bus. Compared to other Madison Metro lines, the 38 bus is ranked 7 out of 29 Madison Metro lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official Madison Metro metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 38 by opening the Transit app.

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