1. Credit & Debit Cards Accepted on Buses!

    Pay for a single-ride $2.00 adult fare using contactless Mastercard, Visa, or Samsung, Apple, and Google virtual wallets at any fare reader.

Metro Transit
City of Madison
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Metro Transit

Bus Tracker

Plan your trip, track your bus, and get real-time arrival info.

Metro Bus Tracker Plan Your Trip

Fast Fare

An easy way to pay! Set up your online account to get started.  

Set Up Your Account Frequently Asked Questions

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Check out our new stations, improved way to pay, and larger all-electric buses.

BRT Information

Rider Updates

  • Metro Transit New Flyer bus

    Potential Measles Exposure

    Please review the public health announcement from Public Health Madison & Dane County.

  • Electric bus pulling up to a BRT station

    Bus Availability Updates

    Metro is working through mechanical issues on both its diesel and electric fleet. Riders are encouraged to check noted trips and use Metro’s bus tracker for the most up-to-date information.

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    Information on Bed Bugs

    Bed bugs have been discovered on Metro buses and facilities this past year. See recent reports and how the issue is being addressed.

If you see something, say something!

Help us keep Madison safe, and report suspicious baggage.