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Madison Metro C bus

Route C

72 % 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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Stops
Tue, Feb 10, 2026
  • Highland / ObservatoryWheelchair accessible2:51 PM
  • Highland / MarshWheelchair accessible2:52 PM
  • Highland / WaismanWheelchair accessible2:52 PM
  • Highland / University Bay2:53 PM
  • University Bay / MarshallWheelchair accessible2:53 PM
  • University / University BayWheelchair accessible2:54 PM
  • University / HighlandWheelchair accessible2:55 PM
  • University / WalnutWheelchair accessible2:56 PM
  • University / ForestWheelchair accessible2:57 PM
  • University / PrincetonWheelchair accessible2:58 PM
  • University / N BreeseWheelchair accessible2:59 PM
  • W Johnson / N OrchardWheelchair accessible3:00 PM
  • W Johnson / N MillsWheelchair accessible3:02 PM
  • W Johnson / East CampusWheelchair accessible3:03 PM
  • W Johnson / N FrancesWheelchair accessible3:04 PM
  • N Bassett / W DaytonWheelchair accessible3:05 PM
  • S Bassett / W WashingtonWheelchair accessible3:06 PM
  • S Bassett / W DotyWheelchair accessible3:07 PM
  • W Wilson / S HenryWheelchair accessible3:09 PM
  • E Doty / M L K JuniorWheelchair accessible3:11 PM
  • E Wilson / S ButlerWheelchair accessible3:12 PM
  • Williamson / S BlairWheelchair accessible3:14 PM
  • Williamson / S BlountWheelchair accessible3:15 PM
  • Jenifer / S LivingstonWheelchair accessible3:15 PM
  • Jenifer / S PatersonWheelchair accessible3:16 PM
  • Jenifer / S BrearlyWheelchair accessible3:17 PM
  • Jenifer / S IngersollWheelchair accessible3:17 PM
  • Jenifer / S Few3:18 PM
  • Williamson / S BaldwinWheelchair accessible3:19 PM
  • Williamson / RogersWheelchair accessible3:20 PM
  • Winnebago / RiversideWheelchair accessible3:20 PM
  • Winnebago / S FirstWheelchair accessible3:21 PM
  • Atwood / WinnebagoWheelchair accessible3:22 PM
  • Eastwood / DivisionWheelchair accessible3:23 PM
  • Atwood / OhioWheelchair accessible3:25 PM
  • Atwood / WaubesaWheelchair accessible3:25 PM
  • Atwood / S Fair OaksWheelchair accessible3:26 PM
  • Atwood / LakelandWheelchair accessible3:27 PM
  • Atwood / WalterWheelchair accessible3:29 PM
  • Atwood / MargaretWheelchair accessible3:30 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AtwoodWheelchair accessible3:31 PM
  • Cottage Grove / DrexelWheelchair accessible3:32 PM
  • Cottage Grove / DempseyWheelchair accessible3:33 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AtlasWheelchair accessible3:35 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AcewoodWheelchair accessible3:36 PM
  • Cottage Grove / FloraWheelchair accessible3:36 PM
  • Cottage Grove / MeadowlarkWheelchair accessible3:37 PM
  • Cottage Grove / EllenWheelchair accessible3:38 PM
  • Cottage Grove / S ThompsonWheelchair accessible3:39 PM
  • Cottage Grove / North StarWheelchair accessible3:40 PM
  • Cottage Grove / McLeanWheelchair accessible3:42 PM
  • Cottage Grove / McClellanWheelchair accessible3:42 PM
  • S Sprecher / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible3:43 PM
  • Sprecher New / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible3:44 PM
  • 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 2:51 PM, and arrives at Sprecher New / Cottage Grove at 3:44 PM. 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

    72 % on time

    72% of riders report that the Madison Metro C bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 262 riders reported on the on-time performance of the C bus. Compared to other Madison Metro lines, the C bus is ranked 13 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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