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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 can be found in the Transit app.

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Mon, Mar 9, 2026
  • Highland / ObservatoryWheelchair accessible11:51 AM
  • Highland / MarshWheelchair accessible11:52 AM
  • Highland / WaismanWheelchair accessible11:52 AM
  • Highland / University Bay11:53 AM
  • University Bay / MarshallWheelchair accessible11:53 AM
  • University / University BayWheelchair accessible11:54 AM
  • University / HighlandWheelchair accessible11:55 AM
  • University / WalnutWheelchair accessible11:56 AM
  • University / ForestWheelchair accessible11:57 AM
  • University / PrincetonWheelchair accessible11:58 AM
  • University / N BreeseWheelchair accessible11:59 AM
  • W Johnson / N OrchardWheelchair accessible12:00 PM
  • W Johnson / N MillsWheelchair accessible12:02 PM
  • W Johnson / East CampusWheelchair accessible12:03 PM
  • W Johnson / N FrancesWheelchair accessible12:04 PM
  • N Bassett / W DaytonWheelchair accessible12:05 PM
  • S Bassett / W WashingtonWheelchair accessible12:06 PM
  • S Bassett / W DotyWheelchair accessible12:07 PM
  • W Wilson / S HenryWheelchair accessible12:09 PM
  • E Doty / M L K JuniorWheelchair accessible12:10 PM
  • E Wilson / S ButlerWheelchair accessible12:11 PM
  • Williamson / S BlairWheelchair accessible12:13 PM
  • Williamson / S BlountWheelchair accessible12:14 PM
  • Jenifer / S LivingstonWheelchair accessible12:14 PM
  • Jenifer / S PatersonWheelchair accessible12:15 PM
  • Jenifer / S BrearlyWheelchair accessible12:16 PM
  • Jenifer / S IngersollWheelchair accessible12:16 PM
  • Jenifer / S Few12:17 PM
  • Williamson / S BaldwinWheelchair accessible12:18 PM
  • Williamson / RogersWheelchair accessible12:19 PM
  • Winnebago / RiversideWheelchair accessible12:19 PM
  • Winnebago / S FirstWheelchair accessible12:20 PM
  • Atwood / WinnebagoWheelchair accessible12:21 PM
  • Eastwood / DivisionWheelchair accessible12:22 PM
  • Atwood / OhioWheelchair accessible12:23 PM
  • Atwood / WaubesaWheelchair accessible12:24 PM
  • Atwood / S Fair OaksWheelchair accessible12:24 PM
  • Atwood / LakelandWheelchair accessible12:26 PM
  • Atwood / WalterWheelchair accessible12:27 PM
  • Atwood / MargaretWheelchair accessible12:28 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AtwoodWheelchair accessible12:29 PM
  • Cottage Grove / DrexelWheelchair accessible12:30 PM
  • Cottage Grove / DempseyWheelchair accessible12:31 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AtlasWheelchair accessible12:32 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AcewoodWheelchair accessible12:33 PM
  • Cottage Grove / FloraWheelchair accessible12:33 PM
  • Cottage Grove / MeadowlarkWheelchair accessible12:34 PM
  • Cottage Grove / EllenWheelchair accessible12:35 PM
  • Cottage Grove / S ThompsonWheelchair accessible12:35 PM
  • Cottage Grove / North StarWheelchair accessible12:36 PM
  • Cottage Grove / McLeanWheelchair accessible12:37 PM
  • Cottage Grove / McClellanWheelchair accessible12:38 PM
  • S Sprecher / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible12:38 PM
  • Sprecher New / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible12:39 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 11:51 AM, and arrives at Sprecher New / Cottage Grove at 12:39 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, 240 riders reported on the on-time performance of the C bus. Compared to other Madison Metro lines, the C bus is ranked 9 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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