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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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Stops
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
  • Highland / ObservatoryWheelchair accessible6:09 AM
  • Highland / MarshWheelchair accessible6:10 AM
  • Highland / WaismanWheelchair accessible6:10 AM
  • Highland / University Bay6:11 AM
  • University Bay / MarshallWheelchair accessible6:11 AM
  • University / University BayWheelchair accessible6:11 AM
  • University / HighlandWheelchair accessible6:12 AM
  • University / WalnutWheelchair accessible6:13 AM
  • University / ForestWheelchair accessible6:14 AM
  • University / PrincetonWheelchair accessible6:14 AM
  • University / N BreeseWheelchair accessible6:15 AM
  • W Johnson / N OrchardWheelchair accessible6:16 AM
  • W Johnson / N MillsWheelchair accessible6:17 AM
  • W Johnson / East CampusWheelchair accessible6:18 AM
  • W Johnson / N FrancesWheelchair accessible6:19 AM
  • N Bassett / W DaytonWheelchair accessible6:19 AM
  • S Bassett / W WashingtonWheelchair accessible6:20 AM
  • S Bassett / W DotyWheelchair accessible6:21 AM
  • W Wilson / S HenryWheelchair accessible6:22 AM
  • E Doty / M L K JuniorWheelchair accessible6:23 AM
  • E Wilson / S ButlerWheelchair accessible6:24 AM
  • Williamson / S BlairWheelchair accessible6:25 AM
  • Williamson / S BlountWheelchair accessible6:26 AM
  • Jenifer / S LivingstonWheelchair accessible6:27 AM
  • Jenifer / S PatersonWheelchair accessible6:27 AM
  • Jenifer / S BrearlyWheelchair accessible6:28 AM
  • Jenifer / S IngersollWheelchair accessible6:28 AM
  • Jenifer / S FewWheelchair accessible6:29 AM
  • Williamson / S BaldwinWheelchair accessible6:29 AM
  • Williamson / RogersWheelchair accessible6:30 AM
  • Winnebago / RiversideWheelchair accessible6:31 AM
  • Winnebago / S FirstWheelchair accessible6:31 AM
  • Atwood / WinnebagoWheelchair accessible6:32 AM
  • Eastwood / DivisionWheelchair accessible6:33 AM
  • Atwood / OhioWheelchair accessible6:34 AM
  • Atwood / WaubesaWheelchair accessible6:35 AM
  • Atwood / S Fair OaksWheelchair accessible6:35 AM
  • Atwood / LakelandWheelchair accessible6:36 AM
  • Atwood / WalterWheelchair accessible6:38 AM
  • Atwood / MargaretWheelchair accessible6:38 AM
  • Cottage Grove / AtwoodWheelchair accessible6:40 AM
  • Cottage Grove / DrexelWheelchair accessible6:40 AM
  • Cottage Grove / DempseyWheelchair accessible6:41 AM
  • Cottage Grove / AtlasWheelchair accessible6:42 AM
  • Cottage Grove / AcewoodWheelchair accessible6:43 AM
  • Cottage Grove / FloraWheelchair accessible6:43 AM
  • Cottage Grove / MeadowlarkWheelchair accessible6:44 AM
  • Cottage Grove / EllenWheelchair accessible6:45 AM
  • Cottage Grove / S ThompsonWheelchair accessible6:45 AM
  • Cottage Grove / North StarWheelchair accessible6:46 AM
  • Cottage Grove / McLeanWheelchair accessible6:47 AM
  • Cottage Grove / McClellanWheelchair accessible6:48 AM
  • S Sprecher / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible6:48 AM
  • Sprecher New / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible6:49 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 6:09 AM, and arrives at Sprecher New / Cottage Grove at 6:49 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, 301 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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