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Madison Metro C bus

Route C

76 % 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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Mon, Oct 6, 2025
  • Highland / ObservatoryWheelchair accessible4:04 PM
  • Highland / MarshWheelchair accessible4:05 PM
  • Highland / WaismanWheelchair accessible4:05 PM
  • Highland / University Bay4:06 PM
  • University Bay / MarshallWheelchair accessible4:06 PM
  • University / University BayWheelchair accessible4:07 PM
  • University / HighlandWheelchair accessible4:08 PM
  • University / WalnutWheelchair accessible4:09 PM
  • University / ForestWheelchair accessible4:11 PM
  • University / PrincetonWheelchair accessible4:12 PM
  • University / N BreeseWheelchair accessible4:13 PM
  • W Johnson / N OrchardWheelchair accessible4:15 PM
  • W Johnson / N MillsWheelchair accessible4:16 PM
  • W Johnson / East CampusWheelchair accessible4:18 PM
  • W Johnson / N FrancesWheelchair accessible4:19 PM
  • N Bassett / W DaytonWheelchair accessible4:20 PM
  • S Bassett / W WashingtonWheelchair accessible4:21 PM
  • S Bassett / W DotyWheelchair accessible4:23 PM
  • W Wilson / S HenryWheelchair accessible4:25 PM
  • E Doty / M L K JuniorWheelchair accessible4:27 PM
  • E Wilson / S ButlerWheelchair accessible4:29 PM
  • Williamson / S BlairWheelchair accessible4:30 PM
  • Williamson / S BlountWheelchair accessible4:31 PM
  • Jenifer / S LivingstonWheelchair accessible4:32 PM
  • Jenifer / S PatersonWheelchair accessible4:33 PM
  • Jenifer / S BrearlyWheelchair accessible4:33 PM
  • Jenifer / S IngersollWheelchair accessible4:34 PM
  • Jenifer / S FewWheelchair accessible4:35 PM
  • Williamson / S BaldwinWheelchair accessible4:36 PM
  • Williamson / RogersWheelchair accessible4:37 PM
  • Winnebago / RiversideWheelchair accessible4:37 PM
  • Winnebago / S FirstWheelchair accessible4:39 PM
  • Atwood / WinnebagoWheelchair accessible4:39 PM
  • Eastwood / DivisionWheelchair accessible4:41 PM
  • Atwood / OhioWheelchair accessible4:42 PM
  • Atwood / WaubesaWheelchair accessible4:43 PM
  • Atwood / S Fair OaksWheelchair accessible4:44 PM
  • Atwood / LakelandWheelchair accessible4:45 PM
  • Atwood / WalterWheelchair accessible4:47 PM
  • Atwood / MargaretWheelchair accessible4:47 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AtwoodWheelchair accessible4:49 PM
  • Cottage Grove / DrexelWheelchair accessible4:50 PM
  • Cottage Grove / DempseyWheelchair accessible4:51 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AtlasWheelchair accessible4:53 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AcewoodWheelchair accessible4:54 PM
  • Cottage Grove / FloraWheelchair accessible4:54 PM
  • Cottage Grove / MeadowlarkWheelchair accessible4:55 PM
  • Cottage Grove / EllenWheelchair accessible4:56 PM
  • Cottage Grove / S ThompsonWheelchair accessible4:57 PM
  • Cottage Grove / North StarWheelchair accessible4:58 PM
  • Cottage Grove / McLeanWheelchair accessible5:00 PM
  • Cottage Grove / McClellanWheelchair accessible5:00 PM
  • S Sprecher / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible5:01 PM
  • Sprecher New / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible5:02 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 4:04 PM, and arrives at Sprecher New / Cottage Grove at 5:02 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

    76 % on time

    76% of riders report that the Madison Metro C bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 315 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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