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New Service to Monona
Ride Metro Route 38!
Metro's Route 38 now extends into Monona, providing weekday trips into Monona from 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., serving numerous key locations including:
- Civic Campus (i.e., City Hall, the Community Pool, the Library, the 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
Metro Routes G and L now also serve new stops along Monona Drive.
Review Maps & Schedules
Information Videos
Monona alder Nancy Moore and Monona resident Jillian Slaight share insight into new Metro Transit service.
Get acquainted with new Metro service through Monona to the Dutch Mill Park and Ride. See landmarks and turns along the route.
Monona to Dutch Mill Dutch Mill to Monona
Paratransit
Paratransit service will also be available to those that live within 3/4 miles of new Route 38 bus stops. Additional information on how to sign up for paratransit is listed below.
Pick Up Your Fast Fare!
- Pick up a Fast Fare card at the Metro Transit Administration Office, Verona City Hall, public library, or through the mail by emailing mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com. You must also create a Fast Fare Account, register your card, and add funds to your card before riding Metro Transit.
- Get all of Metro's multiple-ride discounts with your fast fare account through fare cap pricing.
- Sign up for a half-price fare available to all youth, seniors, those with disabilities, and those with low incomes.
- Add money to your account online or at any participating Kwik Trip, Metro Market, Walgreens, and Walmart.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I plan my trip?
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 are available in 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?
To start, you need to fill out an application. Applications are available online or by calling Metro's Customer Service at (608) 266-4466 to receive one by mail.
Completed applications can be sent to:
Metro Transit Administration Office
Attn: Paratransit Eligibility
1245 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 201
Madison, WI 53703
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.
Need Help or Assistance?
Contact Metro's Customer Service at (608) 266-4466 or email mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com.
Pick up a Fast Fare card, set up an account, and get all Metro ride discounts on the go!
Order a Fast Fare card through the mail by emailing mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com.
Cards will be available soon at Monona at City Hall, the library, senior center and school offices.
Plan your trip, track your bus, and get real-time arrival info.
