5.0
January 27, 2020 - Regular commuter
Megabus
4.0
3.0
Cheapest price | $15.00 |
Shortest Duration | 1h 20m |
Trips per day | 2 |
Bus lines | 4 |
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Based on daily average prices in last 30 days, $15.86 was the low point for bus fares from Milwaukee to Madison. Buses from Madison to Milwaukee are similarly priced. Any tickets cheaper than $15.86 could be considered a great deal.
The best way to find cheap deals on bus tickets is by booking as early as possible, since most bus companies increase the price as the travel date approaches. You should book at least 14 days in advance. By doing so, you could save $8.97 on your ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
The bus usually takes around 1 hour 28 minutes to cover the 76 miles (122 kilometers) from Milwaukee, WI to Madison, WI. However, the fastest bus only takes 1 hour 20 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short trip.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Madison. 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, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Milwaukee to Madison, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Milwaukee to Madison. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Milwaukee to Madison; ticket prices start at $55.00.
There are 4 bus lines from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Madison, Wisconsin. Each of these companies only operates one bus on a typical day. The following table helps you compare the available choices:
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 1h 41m | $20.00 |
Badger Bus | 2 | 1h 56m | $21.50 |
Greyhound | 1 | 1h 20m | $27.48 |
Jefferson Lines | 1 | 1h 25m | $15.00 |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin has two bus stations with service to Madison, Wisconsin:
Buses arrive in Madison at 4 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with. These are the main bus stations in Madison, Wisconsin:
Overall score for buses from Milwaukee, WI to Madison, WI
(Based on 6 ratings and reviews)
5.0
January 27, 2020 - Regular commuter
Megabus
4.0
3.0
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