Cheap coach tickets from Cedar Rapids to Madison
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Coach from Cedar Rapids to Madison: Journey Information
There is one daily coach from Cedar Rapids to Madison. Travelling by coach from Cedar Rapids to Madison usually takes around 23 hours and 10 minutes, but some coaches might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
- Distance
- 138 mi (222 km)
- Shortest duration
- 23h 10m
- Cheapest price
- £134.00
- Trips per day
- 1
- Most frequent service
- Jefferson Lines
- Coach lines
- 1
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Cedar Rapids to Madison Coach Timetable

There are several coach options that can take you from Cedar Rapids to Madison:
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What coach companies travel from Cedar Rapids to Madison?
There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cedar Rapids to Madison. Jefferson Lines is the only company that has coach timetables available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 23h 10m | £134.00 |
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. The carrier provides safe, affordable, and reliable service from Cedar Rapids to Madison with ticket prices as low as £134.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Cedar Rapids to Madison
There is usually only one coach per day from Cedar Rapids to Madison. However, it is not a direct coach, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change coaches during the trip.
Trips per day
1
Direct trips
0
The coach takes an average of 23 hours and 10 minutes to cover the 138 miles from Cedar Rapids to Madison. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
138
Distance (km)
222
There is usually only one coach per day from Cedar Rapids to Madison. It leaves the station in Cedar Rapids at 18:35 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
Earliest coach
6:35pm
Latest coach
6:35pm
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 coach is on any given day.
Most crowded
Wednesday
Least crowded
Wednesday
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 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
Where does the coach leave from in Cedar Rapids?
Main departure station: Cedar Rpds
Most coaches depart from the main station in Cedar Rapids.
All coach stations in Cedar Rapids:
- Cedar Rpds
Where does the coach arrive in Madison?
Main arrival station: University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center
All coaches from Cedar Rapids arrive at one main station in Madison.
Coach stations in Madison:
- University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center
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