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Reduced Service Today!
Buses follow Saturday schedules for the holiday.
New Service to Monona
Ride Metro Route 38!
Convenient – Fast – Reliable – Affordable
Starting Monday, March 3, Metro's Route 38 will extend into Monona.
Metro's Route 38 will provide weekday trips into Monona from 7am through 7pm serving numerous key locations including:
- Civic Campus (i.e. City Hall, the Community Pool, the Library, Senior Center and Winnequah Park)
- Heritage Senior Living
- Pier 37 Shopping Center
- Monona Grove High School
- Aldo Leopold Nature Center
- Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Other Routes Serving Monona
Existing Metro Routes G and L will also serve new stops along Monona Dr.
Review Maps and Schedules
Plan your trip online using Metro's bus tracker starting on Monday, March 3.
Paratransit
Paratransit service will also be available to those that live within 3/4 miles of new Route 38 bus stops.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I plan my trip?
Starting, March 3, plan your trip and track your bus using these apps and online tools:
For help planning your trip, call (608) 266-4466 or email mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com.
How much does it cost to ride?
An adult fare costs $2.00. Youth, seniors, those with disabilities, and those with low incomes are eligible for half-price fares.
Sign up for a Fast Fare account and automatically get Metro's daily, weekly and monthly ride discounts through fare capping.
How do I pay a fare?
Pick up a Metro Transit Fast Fare card. Cards will be available soon at Monona at City Hall, the library, senior center and school offices.
Order one through the mail by emailing mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com
Cash is also accepted on all routes that board in Monona.
Sign Up for a Fast Fare Account
Sign up for an account and automatically receive Metro’s daily, weekly and monthly ride discounts through fare capping.
Add money to your account online or at any Kwik Trip, Metro Market, Walgreens, and Walmart.
Can I transfer to other routes to get further into Madison?
Yes, you can ride Route 38 all the way into Madison as well as transfer to other routes. A free 2-hour transfer window is built into your Fast Fare ride.
Please note: Cash is not accepted on Metro’s BRT platforms, only Fast Fare cards or paper tickets purchased at most BRT platforms
How do I sign up for paratransit?
Schedule an in-person assessment with Metro staff by calling (608) 266-4466 or emailing mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com. You can schedule your assessment at any time so that you're ready to go when paratransit service is officially available in March.
Metro staff will be out at the Monona Senior Center on Wednesday, January 22 from 10am - 12p to answer questions and collect applications.
How much does paratransit cost to ride?
Each ride costs $3.25. Metro's Fast Fare system is not yet available for paratransit service. You can use cash or purchase paper tickets. You can purchase tickets at Metro Transit or through the mail.
What should I do if I have more questions?
Contact Metro's customer service center at (608) 266-4466 or mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com.
Plan your trip, track your bus, and get real-time arrival info.
Email mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com to order a Fast Fare card through the mail.
Cards will be available soon at Monona at City Hall, the library, senior center and school offices.
