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Knoxville - Madison Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 4 intercity buses per day from Knoxville to Madison. Traveling by bus from Knoxville to Madison usually takes around 24 hours and 42 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 20 hours and 10 minutes.

Distance571 mi (920 km)
Shortest duration20h 10m
Cheapest priceUS$112.74
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
Bus lines1

What bus companies travel from Knoxville to Madison?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Knoxville to Madison. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Greyhound41d 0h 42mUS$144.84
  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 4 bus trips from Knoxville to Madison every day, with the average journey taking around 24 hours and 42 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Madison usually start from US$113.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 24 hours and 42 minutes to cover the 920 kilometers from Knoxville to Madison. However, the fastest bus only takes 20 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the bus is on any given day.

The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Knoxville to Madison, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Knoxville to Madison every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

City Information

Madison

Consistently ranking high on the lists of the best places to live in the USA, Madison still maintains its quaint and idyllic small-town vibe despite being the capital city of Wisconsin. Sitting among the city’s most iconic and most popular landmarks is the Madison Memorial Union, which is located within the campus of the University of Madison. The building features a lakeview terrace filled with colorful chairs, allowing visitors to chill out and enjoy the sun. If you are interested in the history of the state or architecture as a whole, head over to the State Capitol building, which was built between 1906 and 1917. The building features lavish council chambers, which were modeled after the famous Doge’s Palace in Venice, along with other architectural highlights. If you wish to stay close to nature, the Olbrich Botanical garden, with its famous Thai Pavilion and Garden, will certainly be a great choice.

As a college city, Madison features numerous cutting-edge establishments that will make your mouth water. For some of the best dining views in town, head over to Graze, where you can also grab some of the best cheese curds in Madison. If you want to enjoy the best brunch in town, Sardine might have what you need.

The busiest bus/train station in Madison is located on Collins Ct. The city is served by the Dane County Regional Airport, 6 miles northeast of downtown.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Knoxville?

Main departure station: Knoxville Bus Station

Most buses depart from the main station in Knoxville.

All bus stations in Knoxville:

  • Knoxville Bus Station

Where does the bus arrive in Madison?

Main arrival station: Phillips 66

Buses arrive in Madison at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

Bus stations in Madison:

  • Phillips 66

  • Dutch Mill Park & Ride (West Lot)

  • University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center

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