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Madison Metro C bus

Route C

75 % 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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  • Highland / ObservatoryWheelchair accessible8:00 AM
  • Highland / MarshWheelchair accessible8:01 AM
  • Highland / WaismanWheelchair accessible8:01 AM
  • Highland / University Bay8:02 AM
  • University Bay / MarshallWheelchair accessible8:02 AM
  • University / University BayWheelchair accessible8:03 AM
  • University / HighlandWheelchair accessible8:04 AM
  • University / WalnutWheelchair accessible8:05 AM
  • University / ForestWheelchair accessible8:06 AM
  • University / PrincetonWheelchair accessible8:07 AM
  • University / N BreeseWheelchair accessible8:08 AM
  • W Johnson / N OrchardWheelchair accessible8:10 AM
  • W Johnson / N MillsWheelchair accessible8:11 AM
  • W Johnson / East CampusWheelchair accessible8:13 AM
  • W Johnson / N FrancesWheelchair accessible8:14 AM
  • N Bassett / W DaytonWheelchair accessible8:14 AM
  • S Bassett / W WashingtonWheelchair accessible8:15 AM
  • S Bassett / W DotyWheelchair accessible8:16 AM
  • W Wilson / S HenryWheelchair accessible8:18 AM
  • E Doty / M L K JuniorWheelchair accessible8:19 AM
  • E Wilson / S ButlerWheelchair accessible8:20 AM
  • Williamson / S BlairWheelchair accessible8:22 AM
  • Williamson / S BlountWheelchair accessible8:23 AM
  • Jenifer / S LivingstonWheelchair accessible8:23 AM
  • Jenifer / S PatersonWheelchair accessible8:24 AM
  • Jenifer / S BrearlyWheelchair accessible8:25 AM
  • Jenifer / S IngersollWheelchair accessible8:25 AM
  • Jenifer / S FewWheelchair accessible8:26 AM
  • Williamson / S BaldwinWheelchair accessible8:26 AM
  • Williamson / RogersWheelchair accessible8:27 AM
  • Winnebago / RiversideWheelchair accessible8:28 AM
  • Winnebago / S FirstWheelchair accessible8:29 AM
  • Atwood / WinnebagoWheelchair accessible8:29 AM
  • Eastwood / DivisionWheelchair accessible8:31 AM
  • Atwood / OhioWheelchair accessible8:32 AM
  • Atwood / WaubesaWheelchair accessible8:32 AM
  • Atwood / S Fair OaksWheelchair accessible8:33 AM
  • Atwood / LakelandWheelchair accessible8:34 AM
  • Atwood / WalterWheelchair accessible8:36 AM
  • Atwood / MargaretWheelchair accessible8:36 AM
  • Cottage Grove / AtwoodWheelchair accessible8:37 AM
  • Cottage Grove / DrexelWheelchair accessible8:38 AM
  • Cottage Grove / DempseyWheelchair accessible8:39 AM
  • Cottage Grove / AtlasWheelchair accessible8:40 AM
  • Cottage Grove / AcewoodWheelchair accessible8:41 AM
  • Cottage Grove / FloraWheelchair accessible8:41 AM
  • Cottage Grove / MeadowlarkWheelchair accessible8:42 AM
  • Cottage Grove / EllenWheelchair accessible8:43 AM
  • Cottage Grove / S ThompsonWheelchair accessible8:43 AM
  • Cottage Grove / North StarWheelchair accessible8:44 AM
  • Cottage Grove / McLeanWheelchair accessible8:45 AM
  • Cottage Grove / McClellanWheelchair accessible8:46 AM
  • S Sprecher / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible8:46 AM
  • Sprecher New / Cottage GroveWheelchair accessible8:47 AM
  • 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 8:00 AM, and arrives at Sprecher New / Cottage Grove at 8:47 AM. 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

    75 % on time

    75% of riders report that the Madison Metro C bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 273 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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