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Madison Metro C bus

Route C

78 % 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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Fri, Aug 15, 2025
  • Highland / ObservatoryWheelchair accessible10:08 PM
  • Highland / MarshWheelchair accessible10:09 PM
  • Highland / WaismanWheelchair accessible10:09 PM
  • Highland / University Bay10:10 PM
  • University Bay / MarshallWheelchair accessible10:10 PM
  • University / University BayWheelchair accessible10:10 PM
  • University / HighlandWheelchair accessible10:12 PM
  • University / WalnutWheelchair accessible10:12 PM
  • University / ForestWheelchair accessible10:13 PM
  • University / PrincetonWheelchair accessible10:14 PM
  • University / N BreeseWheelchair accessible10:15 PM
  • W Johnson / N OrchardWheelchair accessible10:16 PM
  • W Johnson / N MillsWheelchair accessible10:17 PM
  • W Johnson / East CampusWheelchair accessible10:18 PM
  • W Johnson / N FrancesWheelchair accessible10:19 PM
  • N Bassett / W DaytonWheelchair accessible10:20 PM
  • S Bassett / W WashingtonWheelchair accessible10:21 PM
  • S Bassett / W DotyWheelchair accessible10:22 PM
  • W Wilson / S HenryWheelchair accessible10:24 PM
  • E Doty / M L K JuniorWheelchair accessible10:26 PM
  • E Wilson / S ButlerWheelchair accessible10:27 PM
  • Williamson / S BlairWheelchair accessible10:28 PM
  • Williamson / S BlountWheelchair accessible10:29 PM
  • Jenifer / S LivingstonWheelchair accessible10:30 PM
  • Jenifer / S PatersonWheelchair accessible10:30 PM
  • Jenifer / S BrearlyWheelchair accessible10:31 PM
  • Jenifer / S IngersollWheelchair accessible10:31 PM
  • Jenifer / S FewWheelchair accessible10:32 PM
  • Williamson / S BaldwinWheelchair accessible10:32 PM
  • Williamson / RogersWheelchair accessible10:33 PM
  • Winnebago / RiversideWheelchair accessible10:34 PM
  • Winnebago / S FirstWheelchair accessible10:34 PM
  • Atwood / WinnebagoWheelchair accessible10:35 PM
  • Eastwood / DivisionWheelchair accessible10:36 PM
  • Atwood / OhioWheelchair accessible10:37 PM
  • Atwood / WaubesaWheelchair accessible10:38 PM
  • Atwood / S Fair OaksWheelchair accessible10:38 PM
  • Atwood / LakelandWheelchair accessible10:39 PM
  • Atwood / WalterWheelchair accessible10:41 PM
  • Atwood / MargaretWheelchair accessible10:41 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AtwoodWheelchair accessible10:43 PM
  • Cottage Grove / DrexelWheelchair accessible10:43 PM
  • Cottage Grove / DempseyWheelchair accessible10:44 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AtlasWheelchair accessible10:45 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AcewoodWheelchair accessible10:46 PM
  • Cottage Grove / FloraWheelchair accessible10:46 PM
  • Cottage Grove / MeadowlarkWheelchair accessible10:47 PM
  • Cottage Grove / EllenWheelchair accessible10:48 PM
  • Cottage Grove / S ThompsonWheelchair accessible10:48 PM
  • Cottage Grove / North StarWheelchair accessible10:49 PM
  • Cottage Grove / McLeanWheelchair accessible10:50 PM
  • Cottage Grove / McClellanWheelchair accessible10:51 PM
  • S Sprecher / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible10:51 PM
  • Sprecher New / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible10:52 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 10:08 PM, and arrives at Sprecher New / Cottage Grove at 10:52 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

    78 % on time

    78% of riders report that the Madison Metro C bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 176 riders reported on the on-time performance of the C bus. Compared to other Madison Metro lines, the C bus is ranked 5 out of 22 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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