MCT Next Bus
REAL-TIME BUS TRACKING

When’s the Next Bus Arriving?

Staying informed about your bus arrival is easy with MCT’s real-time tracking options. Whether you’re at a bus stop or planning your trip
from home, you can quickly find out when your bus will arrive using the methods below:

Visit NextMCTbus.org
Next Bus Web Phone
  • On your phone –  View real-time bus arrival predictions, track live locations. and look up stop numbers.
  • On your computer – Explore MCT routes, check real-time predictions, and monitor current bus locations.
Call 618-475-6280
  • Use our interactive voice response line to hear arrival information.
  • Enter your bus stop number when prompted for the fastest experience.
  • If you don’t know your stop number, you can navigate the menu to find it.
  • For frequent stops, you can link your phone number to your stop for quick access.
Text “NEXTMCTBUS [stop#]” to 41411
Bus Stop Sign
  • Example: If you stop number is 1234: “NEXT MCTBUS1234” to 41411
  • You’ll receive a text with real time arrival updates.

    ✔ No unsolicited messages.

    ✔ Your information is secure and will not be shared.

Sign up for automatic alerts at NextMCTbus.org
  • Get text alerts for regular stops and routes.
  • Example: If you catch the #10 at Belle & 9th Street at 2:15 PM, you can set up an alert at 2:00 PM with estimated time arrivals.
  • You can also receive important service bulletins (e.g. delays or detours)
No registration required:

✔ No fees (outside of your carrier’s standard text or data rates).

✔ Your information is secure and will not be shared.

✔ You can manage or stop alerts anytime.

Check the Passenger Information Displays (PIDs):
PID
  • Real time bus arrival information is available on PIDS at MCT’s five transit stations and at frequently used stops across Madison County.
  • New bus stop signs also include the stop number and information on how to check arrivals.