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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from El Monte to Madison. Traveling by bus from El Monte to Madison usually takes around 65 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 60 hours and 5 minutes.
Distance | 1657 mi (2666 km) |
Shortest duration | 60h 5m |
Cheapest price | $217.82 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from El Monte to Madison?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from El Monte to Madison. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 2 | 2d 17h 13m | $341.26 |
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 2 bus trips from El Monte to Madison every day, with the average journey taking around 65 hours and 13 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Madison usually start from $218.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 65 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 1657 miles from El Monte to Madison. However, the fastest bus only takes 60 hours and 5 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 first bus leaves at 7:00pm and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from El Monte to Madison, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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 El Monte?
Main departure station: Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in El Monte.
All bus stations in El Monte:
Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Madison?
Main arrival station: Phillips 66
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Madison.
All bus stations in Madison:
Phillips 66
Dutch Mill Park & Ride (West Lot)
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