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Madison Metro C bus

Route C

75 % on time

Madison Metro C bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Madison Metro C - Route C bus serves 54 bus stops in the Madison area departing from Highland / Observatory and ending at Sprecher New / Cottage Grove. Scroll down to see upcoming C bus times at each stop and the next scheduled C bus times will be displayed. The full C bus schedule as well as real-time departures (if available) can be found in the Transit app.

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  • Highland / ObservatoryWheelchair accessible8:52 AM
  • Highland / MarshWheelchair accessible8:53 AM
  • Highland / WaismanWheelchair accessible8:53 AM
  • Highland / University Bay8:54 AM
  • University Bay / MarshallWheelchair accessible8:54 AM
  • University / University BayWheelchair accessible8:55 AM
  • University / HighlandWheelchair accessible8:56 AM
  • University / WalnutWheelchair accessible8:57 AM
  • University / ForestWheelchair accessible8:58 AM
  • University / PrincetonWheelchair accessible8:59 AM
  • University / N BreeseWheelchair accessible9:00 AM
  • W Johnson / N OrchardWheelchair accessible9:02 AM
  • W Johnson / N MillsWheelchair accessible9:03 AM
  • W Johnson / East CampusWheelchair accessible9:05 AM
  • W Johnson / N FrancesWheelchair accessible9:06 AM
  • N Bassett / W DaytonWheelchair accessible9:06 AM
  • S Bassett / W WashingtonWheelchair accessible9:07 AM
  • S Bassett / W DotyWheelchair accessible9:08 AM
  • W Wilson / S HenryWheelchair accessible9:10 AM
  • E Doty / M L K JuniorWheelchair accessible9:11 AM
  • E Wilson / S ButlerWheelchair accessible9:12 AM
  • Williamson / S BlairWheelchair accessible9:14 AM
  • Williamson / S BlountWheelchair accessible9:15 AM
  • Jenifer / S LivingstonWheelchair accessible9:15 AM
  • Jenifer / S PatersonWheelchair accessible9:16 AM
  • Jenifer / S BrearlyWheelchair accessible9:17 AM
  • Jenifer / S IngersollWheelchair accessible9:17 AM
  • Jenifer / S FewWheelchair accessible9:18 AM
  • Williamson / S BaldwinWheelchair accessible9:18 AM
  • Williamson / RogersWheelchair accessible9:19 AM
  • Winnebago / RiversideWheelchair accessible9:20 AM
  • Winnebago / S FirstWheelchair accessible9:20 AM
  • Atwood / WinnebagoWheelchair accessible9:21 AM
  • Eastwood / DivisionWheelchair accessible9:22 AM
  • Atwood / OhioWheelchair accessible9:23 AM
  • Atwood / WaubesaWheelchair accessible9:24 AM
  • Atwood / S Fair OaksWheelchair accessible9:24 AM
  • Atwood / LakelandWheelchair accessible9:25 AM
  • Atwood / WalterWheelchair accessible9:27 AM
  • Atwood / MargaretWheelchair accessible9:27 AM
  • Cottage Grove / AtwoodWheelchair accessible9:29 AM
  • Cottage Grove / DrexelWheelchair accessible9:29 AM
  • Cottage Grove / DempseyWheelchair accessible9:30 AM
  • Cottage Grove / AtlasWheelchair accessible9:31 AM
  • Cottage Grove / AcewoodWheelchair accessible9:32 AM
  • Cottage Grove / FloraWheelchair accessible9:32 AM
  • Cottage Grove / MeadowlarkWheelchair accessible9:33 AM
  • Cottage Grove / EllenWheelchair accessible9:34 AM
  • Cottage Grove / S ThompsonWheelchair accessible9:34 AM
  • Cottage Grove / North StarWheelchair accessible9:35 AM
  • Cottage Grove / McLeanWheelchair accessible9:36 AM
  • Cottage Grove / McClellanWheelchair accessible9:37 AM
  • S Sprecher / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible9:37 AM
  • Sprecher New / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible9:38 AM
  • Madison Metro Route C map

    Madison Metro C bus route map

    The Madison Metro C - Route C bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Madison Metro C 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 C bus is approaching your stop.

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    Madison Metro C bus Service Alerts

    Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the C 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 C bus Service Frequency

    The next C bus leaves Highland / Observatory at 8:52 AM, and arrives at Sprecher New / Cottage Grove at 9:38 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 C bus On-Time Performance

    75 % on time

    75% of riders report that the Madison Metro C bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 264 riders reported on the on-time performance of the C bus. Compared to other Madison Metro lines, the C 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 C by opening the Transit app.

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