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- Routes
- 33
- Trips per day
- 165
- coach lines
- 7
- Stations
- 5
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About 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 Wisconsin–Madison. The building features a lakeview terrace filled with colourful 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 coach/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

The Dutch Mill Park & Ride is a car park where travellers can catch local Madison Metro buses throughout the city, as well as intercity coaches on Amtrak Thruway heading to destinations like Minneapolis, Chicago, and Milwaukee. For those parking before riding, the lot has both daily and overnight parking available for free. Although there is no station building, coach shelters line the bus lanes, and there is easy access to the next-door petrol station and Arby’s, where you can grab a bite or hang out indoors before the coach arrives. The Dutch Mill Park & Ride is a few miles outside of downtown Madison, but several convenience stores, restaurants, and hotels are still in the direct vicinity.
The Phillips 66 on Collins Ct is a petrol station where Greyhound coaches stop in Madison. The bus stops outside the petrol station, and inside, Phillips 66 offers convenient snacks and services for travellers. You can grab a coffee or quick bite to enjoy on the coach or use the available toilet or ATM. The surrounding area also offers a few restaurants and hotels for more extended stays. The station is located a few miles outside of Madison’s downtown area, but it is easy to access local public transport across the street at the Dutch Mill Park & Ride.
Popular coach stations in Madison:
- University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center
- Phillips 66
- Dutch Mill Park & Ride Lot
- Dutch Mill Park & Ride (West Lot)
What coach companies travel to Madison, WI?
Located in Wisconsin, Madison is accessible by coach from 33 other cities. You can choose from 165 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to Madison on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Madison are also available.
Coach companies serving Madison
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 299 | 1 day, 7 hrs, 10 mins | €139.95 |
| Greyhound | 22 | 9 hrs, 56 mins | €66.43 |
| Coach USA | 1 | 2 hrs, 45 mins | €34.01 |
| Amtrak Thruway | 6 | 3 hrs, 53 mins | €40.16 |
| Jefferson Lines | 35 | 11 hrs, 28 mins | €66.81 |
| Badger Bus | 6 | 1 hr, 42 mins | €22.18 |
| Megabus | 12 | 2 hrs, 3 mins | €23.37 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach 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 coaches are outfitted with power sockets, free WiFi, toilets, and air conditioning for your comfort.
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger coaches operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railways. On the coach, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard toilet facilities.
Jefferson Lines is a well-established intercity coach company with service to some of the Midwest’s top travel destinations. As one of the United States’ largest coach service providers, Jefferson Lines is beloved by students, commuters, and vacationers in America’s heartland. Travel with Jefferson Lines is comfortable thanks to reclining seats, individual climate controls, toilets, and free WiFi. You can even check the status of your trip with their coach tracker tool.
Badger Bus is a family-owned coach company running routes across Wisconsin and Minnesota. It shares the same fuzzy mascot as the University of Wisconsin, which makes it a popular choice for students travelling between the Madison and Milwaukee campuses. The easily recognizable red, white, and black coaches feature free reliable Wi-Fi, comfortable seats with outlets, and clean toilet facilities.
Which coach carrier has the best service to Madison?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to Madison by coach with Megabus, giving it a 4.8 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Coach USA had the most comfortable coach service to Madison, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Coach USA at 4.6 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Madison punctually, travellers suggest that FlixBus US has the best on-time performance on its coach schedules to Madison, rating it 5 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
€10.69 is the cheapest price for a coach ticket to Madison, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on coaches from your city to Madison. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Madison was €12.89.
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€10.69
The most popular coach stations in Madison are University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center, Phillips 66 and Dutch Mill Park & Ride Lot. University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center is the busiest, with the most coach arrivals.
The closest airport to Madison is Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), located 5.7 miles from the city centre of Madison.
Madison is the second most popular coach destination in Wisconsin. Madison ranks number 53 among coach destinations in the country. Madison has the second most coach connections in Wisconsin. There are 138 direct coach schedules arriving in Madison each day.
The population of Madison is 248,951. It ranks number 2 by population in Wisconsin. It ranks number 78 by population in the country.
A short coach trip to Madison, under 60 miles, can cost as little as €10.69. A 60 to 200 mile coach trip to Madison starts at €17.84. A longer trip by coach to Madison can be as cheap as €25.89. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €13.37.
People who take the coach to Madison are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent services, the ability to book and hop on a coach last minute make taking a coach to Madison easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest coach station to the city centre of Madison is University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center, located just 0.2 miles away. Select University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Madison. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 3 hrs, 45 mins | €37.58 |
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