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There is one daily bus from Madison to Menomonie. Traveling by bus from Madison to Menomonie usually takes around 3 hours and 15 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 177 mi (284 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $46.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Badger Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |

Average score for buses from Madison to Menomonie
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Bus tickets for a trip from Madison to Menomonie cost $48.76 on average. Tickets cheaper than $48.76 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Madison to Menomonie. Badger Bus is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Bus | 1 | 3h 15m | $54.22 |
Badger Bus is a family-owned bus company running routes across Wisconsin and Minnesota, such as Madison to Menomonie. It shares the same fuzzy mascot as the University of Wisconsin, which makes it a popular choice for students traveling between the Madison and Milwaukee campuses. The easily recognizable red, white, and black buses feature free reliable Wi-Fi, comfortable seats with outlets, and clean restroom facilities.
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 177 miles from Madison to Menomonie. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Menomonie. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Madison to Menomonie. It leaves the station in Madison at 10:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.



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.
Most buses depart from the main station in Madison.
University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center
All buses from Madison arrive at one main station in Menomonie.
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