The cheapest and fastest buses from Madison, WI to Ann Arbor, MI
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
11 h 55 m
Average duration
13 h 40 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madison, WI to Ann Arbor, MI 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 Ann Arbor, MI will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 3 buses that leave Madison, WI for Ann Arbor, MI on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 471 km distance in an average of 13 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 55 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 14 h 35 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, train, and flight for Madison, WI to Ann Arbor, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madison, WI to Ann Arbor, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €193.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€59 Average price Cheapest | €105 Average price | €289 Average price |
12h 13m Average total duration 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Madison, WI to Ann Arbor, MI bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madison, WI to Ann Arbor, MI buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:55 PM Madison, WI | 10h00 | 1:55 AM Ann Arbor, MI | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madison, WI to Ann Arbor, MI
Distance 292 miles (471 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 10h 0m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 20:00 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Madison, WI to Ann Arbor, MI start from as low as $45 (€37) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $72 (€59) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Jefferson Lines, FlixBus from Madison, WI to Ann Arbor, MIYou can travel by bus between Madison, WI to Ann Arbor, MI with Jefferson Lines, FlixBus for as low as $45 (€37). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madison, WI to Ann Arbor, MI

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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