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COTA CMAX bus

CMAX

74 % on time

COTA CMAX bus Stop List and Next Departures

The COTA CMAX - CMAX bus serves 47 bus stops in the Columbus area departing from East Mound St / South 4th St and ending at Ohiohealth / Africa Rd. Scroll down to see upcoming CMAX bus times at each stop and the next scheduled CMAX bus times will be displayed. The full CMAX bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

Polaris and Africa
Downtown
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Wed, May 27, 2026
COTA CMAX map

COTA CMAX bus route map

The COTA CMAX - CMAX bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the COTA CMAX bus to help you plan your trip on COTA. 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 CMAX bus is approaching your stop.

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COTA CMAX bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the CMAX 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 COTA so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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COTA CMAX bus Service Frequency

The next CMAX bus leaves East Mound St / South 4th St at 6:06 PM, and arrives at Ohiohealth / Africa Rd at 7:07 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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COTA CMAX bus On-Time Performance

74 % on time

74% of riders report that the COTA CMAX bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 240 riders reported on the on-time performance of the CMAX bus. Compared to other COTA lines, the CMAX bus is ranked 17 out of 39 COTA lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official COTA metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the CMAX by opening the Transit app.

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COTA CMAX bus FAQ

  • What time does the next COTA CMAX bus depart from East Mound St / South 4th St?

    The next CMAX bus leaves East Mound St / South 4th St at 6:06 PM, and arrives at Ohiohealth / Africa Rd at 7:07 PM. The total trip time for the next COTA CMAX bus is 61 min.

  • Is the COTA CMAX bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the COTA CMAX schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next COTA CMAX bus arrive?

    You can see the next COTA CMAX bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the CMAX bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the COTA CMAX bus?

    There are 47 stops on the COTA CMAX bus.

  • Is the COTA CMAX bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on COTA CMAX bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the COTA CMAX bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the COTA CMAX bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest COTA CMAX bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest CMAX bus stop to where you are.

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