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Madison Metro C bus

Route C

74 % 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
Fri, Jan 30, 2026
  • Highland / ObservatoryWheelchair accessible1:06 PM
  • Highland / MarshWheelchair accessible1:07 PM
  • Highland / WaismanWheelchair accessible1:07 PM
  • Highland / University Bay1:08 PM
  • University Bay / MarshallWheelchair accessible1:08 PM
  • University / University BayWheelchair accessible1:09 PM
  • University / HighlandWheelchair accessible1:10 PM
  • University / WalnutWheelchair accessible1:11 PM
  • University / ForestWheelchair accessible1:12 PM
  • University / PrincetonWheelchair accessible1:13 PM
  • University / N BreeseWheelchair accessible1:14 PM
  • W Johnson / N OrchardWheelchair accessible1:15 PM
  • W Johnson / N MillsWheelchair accessible1:17 PM
  • W Johnson / East CampusWheelchair accessible1:18 PM
  • W Johnson / N FrancesWheelchair accessible1:19 PM
  • N Bassett / W DaytonWheelchair accessible1:20 PM
  • S Bassett / W WashingtonWheelchair accessible1:21 PM
  • S Bassett / W DotyWheelchair accessible1:22 PM
  • W Wilson / S HenryWheelchair accessible1:24 PM
  • E Doty / M L K JuniorWheelchair accessible1:25 PM
  • E Wilson / S ButlerWheelchair accessible1:26 PM
  • Williamson / S BlairWheelchair accessible1:28 PM
  • Williamson / S BlountWheelchair accessible1:29 PM
  • Jenifer / S LivingstonWheelchair accessible1:29 PM
  • Jenifer / S PatersonWheelchair accessible1:30 PM
  • Jenifer / S BrearlyWheelchair accessible1:31 PM
  • Jenifer / S IngersollWheelchair accessible1:31 PM
  • Jenifer / S Few1:32 PM
  • Williamson / S BaldwinWheelchair accessible1:33 PM
  • Williamson / RogersWheelchair accessible1:34 PM
  • Winnebago / RiversideWheelchair accessible1:34 PM
  • Winnebago / S FirstWheelchair accessible1:35 PM
  • Atwood / WinnebagoWheelchair accessible1:36 PM
  • Eastwood / DivisionWheelchair accessible1:37 PM
  • Atwood / OhioWheelchair accessible1:38 PM
  • Atwood / WaubesaWheelchair accessible1:39 PM
  • Atwood / S Fair OaksWheelchair accessible1:39 PM
  • Atwood / LakelandWheelchair accessible1:41 PM
  • Atwood / WalterWheelchair accessible1:42 PM
  • Atwood / MargaretWheelchair accessible1:43 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AtwoodWheelchair accessible1:44 PM
  • Cottage Grove / DrexelWheelchair accessible1:45 PM
  • Cottage Grove / DempseyWheelchair accessible1:46 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AtlasWheelchair accessible1:47 PM
  • Cottage Grove / AcewoodWheelchair accessible1:48 PM
  • Cottage Grove / FloraWheelchair accessible1:48 PM
  • Cottage Grove / MeadowlarkWheelchair accessible1:49 PM
  • Cottage Grove / EllenWheelchair accessible1:50 PM
  • Cottage Grove / S ThompsonWheelchair accessible1:50 PM
  • Cottage Grove / North StarWheelchair accessible1:51 PM
  • Cottage Grove / McLeanWheelchair accessible1:52 PM
  • Cottage Grove / McClellanWheelchair accessible1:53 PM
  • S Sprecher / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible1:53 PM
  • Sprecher New / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible1:54 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 1:06 PM, and arrives at Sprecher New / Cottage Grove at 1:54 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

    74 % on time

    74% of riders report that the Madison Metro C bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 204 riders reported on the on-time performance of the C bus. Compared to other Madison Metro lines, the C bus is ranked 10 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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