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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madison, WI to La Crosse, WI
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madison, WI to La Crosse, WI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madison, WI to La Crosse, WI will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 2 buses that leave Madison, WI for La Crosse, WI on Tue, Nov 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 18 the direct buses cover the 169 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Tue, Nov 18 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Madison, WI to La Crosse, WI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madison, WI to La Crosse, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €59.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €95 Average price |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration 10h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Madison, WI to La Crosse, WI bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madison, WI to La Crosse, WI buses for today, Monday, November 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:10 PM Madison, WI | 2h20 | 5:30 PM La Crosse, WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madison, WI to La Crosse, WI
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Buses from Madison, WI to La Crosse, WI run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 16:10. The fastest bus covers the 105 miles (169 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 105 miles (169 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 05:30 |
Last bus 16:10 |
Bus providers: Jefferson Lines from Madison, WI to La Crosse, WIYou can travel by bus between Madison, WI to La Crosse, WI with Jefferson Lines for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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