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About Jefferson Lines

Established in 1919, Jefferson Lines is an intercity bus company offering cheap ticket options to some of the most popular travel destinations in the Midwest. Jefferson Lines is not only one of the oldest bus service providers in the United States but it is also one of the country’s largest bus carriers. In addition to their daily scheduled routes, Jefferson Lines’ college bus routes in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and Wisconsin offer numerous cheap bus options to various schools in the Midwest, making it easy for students and visitors to travel to and from campus.

Overall, Jefferson Lines buses operate 5,052 routes, connecting 145 cities in one country. To cover all these routes, Jefferson Lines runs an average of 699 bus trips per day and 9,782 bus trips per month. Depending on the route and schedule, Jefferson Lines bus ticket prices range from CZK 137.44 to CZK 7,833.80.

You can find cheap Jefferson Lines bus tickets on Wanderu by entering your preferred route and travel date in the search form above. Jefferson Lines is an official Wanderu partner, which means you can always find the best available deals on Jefferson Lines bus tickets on Wanderu at no additional cost. Jefferson Lines provides comfortable, safe and reliable bus service, and their amenities include restrooms on every bus, power outlets, WiFi and air conditioning.

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Jefferson Lines Amenities

Air conditioningAir conditioning
RestroomRestroom
Power outletPower outlet
WiFiWiFi

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Jefferson Lines bus coverage

Daily Trips699
stations160
cities145
countries1

What travelers are saying about Jefferson Lines

Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Jefferson Lines had to say about their travel experience.

Traveling During COVID-19

“They took COVID safety precautions seriously.”
based on 151 reviews

Onboard Experience

“The WiFi actually worked for the entire trip”
based on 171 reviews
“I’ll travel with them again just for the staff!”
based on 217 reviews
“Really cheap tickets and really good service.”
based on 242 reviews
“The bus got there on time.”
based on 245 reviews
“Seats were really comfy and spacious”
based on 228 reviews
“The bus was almost suspiciously clean”
based on 248 reviews

Jefferson Lines reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for Jefferson Lines

(Based on 279 reviews)

4.3
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort

4.2

Timeliness

4.6

Staff

4.3

Value

3.8

Condition

4.5

Jefferson Lines passenger reviews

2.0

Janaya

March 13, 2025- Solo travel

Minneapolis to Madison

The seat spacing is really cramped when the bus is full. Also arriving on time would be great. The WiFi availability was limited and slow.

4.0

Josephine

February 11, 2025- Visiting friends

Duluth to Minneapolis

Pros: I liked the seats. Cons: Wifi needs to last longer than 200mb, and less homeless people sitting in the station. Tips: Get to the station early of you are unfamiliar with busses.

5.0

Samantha

February 8, 2025- Visiting friends

Madison to La Crosse

Pros: Was good. Cons: little Crowded. Tips: Nothing.

1.0

Letao

December 24, 2024- Visiting friends

Madison to Minneapolis

The bus came so late…..we waited for one hour

5.0

Cat

December 23, 2024- Business

Minneapolis to Duluth

Pros: Helpful driver. Cons: NA. Tips: Not sure.

Jefferson Lines Routes & Network

Jefferson Lines’s bus network features 5052 bus routes that connect 145 cities serving 160 stations. On average, Jefferson Lines performs about 699 bus trips every day. The top cities to which Jefferson Lines offers the highest number of daily bus service include Minneapolis and Duluth.

Top Cities Served by Jefferson Lines

CityRouteEarliest busLatest bus
Minneapolis45:15 am4:55 am
Madison95:15 am4:30 am
Milwaukee75:15 am4:30 am
St Paul25:15 am4:55 am
La Crosse25:15 am4:30 am
Duluth65:30 am4:55 am
Kansas City26:30 am4:55 am
Fargo25:15 am4:55 am
Rochester25:15 am4:30 am

Most popular Jefferson Lines routes

The bus from Minneapolis to Duluth is Jefferson Lines’s most popular route. Trips from Fargo to Minneapolis and La Crosse to Milwaukee are also highly popular.

Top Jefferson Lines routes

RouteDaily TripsDurationPrice
Minneapolis to Duluth194h 25mCZK 412
Fargo to Minneapolis158h 48mCZK 848
La Crosse to Milwaukee23h 47mCZK 893
St Paul to Madison29h 0mCZK 664
Minneapolis to Madison26h 17mCZK 344
La Crosse to Madison22h 17mCZK 573
Milwaukee to Madison11h 15mCZK 458
Saint Cloud to Minneapolis211h 46mCZK 252
Minneapolis to Milwaukee27h 49mCZK 412

Jefferson Lines Bus Guide & FAQs

Yes, Jefferson Lines offers WiFi on their buses. Although most trips with Jefferson Lines will have WiFi as advertised, some buses might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a movie just to play it safe. Jefferson Lines WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge watch your favorite show.

Yes, there are power outlets onboard Jefferson Lines buses. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbor might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power outlets, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a USB power adapter that typically comes with most phones and tablets.

Since Jefferson Lines might sometimes use replacement bus vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend to bring a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.

On a typical day, Jefferson Lines has 699 scheduled bus trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.

No, Jefferson Lines does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.

Yes, Jefferson Lines requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the bus. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.

Yes, there are bathrooms on Jefferson Lines buses. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.

Jefferson Lines does not offer meals or beverages onboard. We recommend you bring a drink and some snacks for your trip. We also suggest packing a reusable water bottle with you to reduce your impact on the environment. However, note that most buses do not allow you to bring your own alcoholic drinks.

Yes, Jefferson Lines requires that all passengers have printed tickets to board the bus. When you book with Wanderu and activate your account, you will be able to easily find and download your tickets for most buses.

Jefferson Lines focuses on delivering a great travel experience at a low price and currently does not offer premium features like extra legroom or onboard entertainment. But these days, between your laptop, tablet, smartphone and e-reader, you’re the master of your own entertainment even on longer journeys.

Cheap Jefferson Lines tickets recently found on Wanderu

With 699 Jefferson Lines trips per day, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter and Jefferson Lines tickets start at just CZK 137.44. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users.

How do I get the best deal on Jefferson Lines tickets?

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Pro travelers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by traveling on weekdays instead of weekends.

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