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Madison Metro C bus

Route C

79 % 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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Thu, Sep 4, 2025
  • Highland / ObservatoryWheelchair accessible2:06 PM
  • Highland / MarshWheelchair accessible2:07 PM
  • Highland / WaismanWheelchair accessible2:07 PM
  • Highland / University Bay2:08 PM
  • University Bay / MarshallWheelchair accessible2:08 PM
  • University / University BayWheelchair accessible2:09 PM
  • University / HighlandWheelchair accessible2:10 PM
  • University / WalnutWheelchair accessible2:11 PM
  • University / ForestWheelchair accessible2:12 PM
  • University / PrincetonWheelchair accessible2:13 PM
  • University / N BreeseWheelchair accessible2:14 PM
  • W Johnson / N OrchardWheelchair accessible2:15 PM
  • W Johnson / N MillsWheelchair accessible2:17 PM
  • W Johnson / East CampusWheelchair accessible2:18 PM
  • W Johnson / N FrancesWheelchair accessible2:19 PM
  • N Bassett / W DaytonWheelchair accessible2:20 PM
  • S Bassett / W WashingtonWheelchair accessible2:21 PM
  • S Bassett / W DotyWheelchair accessible2:22 PM
  • W Wilson / S HenryWheelchair accessible2:24 PM
  • E Doty / M L K JuniorWheelchair accessible2:26 PM
  • E Wilson / S ButlerWheelchair accessible2:27 PM
  • Williamson / S BlairWheelchair accessible2:29 PM
  • Williamson / S BlountWheelchair accessible2:30 PM
  • Jenifer / S LivingstonWheelchair accessible2:30 PM
  • Jenifer / S PatersonWheelchair accessible2:31 PM
  • Jenifer / S BrearlyWheelchair accessible2:32 PM
  • Jenifer / S IngersollWheelchair accessible2:32 PM
  • Jenifer / S FewWheelchair accessible2:33 PM
  • Williamson / S BaldwinWheelchair accessible2:34 PM
  • Williamson / RogersWheelchair accessible2:35 PM
  • Winnebago / RiversideWheelchair accessible2:35 PM
  • Winnebago / S FirstWheelchair accessible2:36 PM
  • Atwood / WinnebagoWheelchair accessible2:37 PM
  • Eastwood / DivisionWheelchair accessible2:38 PM
  • Atwood / OhioWheelchair accessible2:40 PM
  • Atwood / WaubesaWheelchair accessible2:40 PM
  • Atwood / S Fair OaksWheelchair accessible2:41 PM
  • Atwood / LakelandWheelchair accessible2:42 PM
  • Atwood / WalterWheelchair accessible2:44 PM
  • Atwood / MargaretWheelchair accessible2:45 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AtwoodWheelchair accessible2:46 PM
  • Cottage Grove / DrexelWheelchair accessible2:47 PM
  • Cottage Grove / DempseyWheelchair accessible2:48 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AtlasWheelchair accessible2:49 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AcewoodWheelchair accessible2:50 PM
  • Cottage Grove / FloraWheelchair accessible2:51 PM
  • Cottage Grove / MeadowlarkWheelchair accessible2:51 PM
  • Cottage Grove / EllenWheelchair accessible2:52 PM
  • Cottage Grove / S ThompsonWheelchair accessible2:53 PM
  • Cottage Grove / North StarWheelchair accessible2:54 PM
  • Cottage Grove / McLeanWheelchair accessible2:55 PM
  • Cottage Grove / McClellanWheelchair accessible2:56 PM
  • S Sprecher / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible2:56 PM
  • Sprecher New / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible2:57 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 2:06 PM, and arrives at Sprecher New / Cottage Grove at 2:57 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

    79 % on time

    79% of riders report that the Madison Metro C bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 255 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 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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