- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Cheapest price
$121
Average price
$131
Fastest journey
22 h 30 m
Average duration
23 h 13 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
1299 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madison, WI to New York, NY 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 New York, NY will cost around $131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $121.
It's difficult to get from Madison, WI to New York, NY without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madison, WI to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $102. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $102, and a flight costs an average of $149.
Distance: 807 miles (1299 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$187 Average price Cheapest | $257 Average price | $298 Average price | $265 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
35h 23m Average total duration 34h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 54m Average total duration 27h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madison, WI to New York, NY:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madison, WI to New York, NY costing on average $257.
A bus is $110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madison, WI to New York, NY costing on average $298.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 27h 24m.
Bus takes on average 34h 53m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 33h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 31h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 39h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
The table below shows live departures for Madison, WI to New York, NY buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 34h30 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 35h15 | 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 22h45 | 6:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 34h00 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 6:45 AM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 26h15 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 6:45 AM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 23h00 | 6:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 33h45 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 22h30 | 6:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 35h00 | 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 34h15 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 7:00 AM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 26h00 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 7:00 AM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 22h45 | 6:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 26h35 | 5:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 1:25 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 31h05 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 1:25 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 26h40 | 5:05 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:25 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 25h25 | 3:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 1:25 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 25h50 | 4:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 1:25 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 26h25 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 26h15 | 5:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 1:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 26h05 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 25h05 | 3:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 1:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 25h30 | 4:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 1:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 30h45 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 1:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 26h20 | 5:05 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+ · | 7:00 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 39h35 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 7:00 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 37h05 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· · | 7:00 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 32h05 | 4:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· · · | 7:00 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 38h00 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 7:00 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 33h00 | 5:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 7:00 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 38h55 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 7:00 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 35h50 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 4 transfers | |
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Buses from Madison, WI to New York, NY run on average 39 times per day, taking around 34h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $102 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 807 miles (1299 km) distance in 22h 30m.
Distance 807 miles (1299 km) |
Average bus duration 34h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $102 |
Buses per day 39 |
Fastest bus 22h 30m |
First bus 3:00 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 7 days |
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Leading museum of modern and contemporary art, home to influential works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
Major American art museum inside a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. Its spiral galleries make the building itself part of the experience.
Vast urban park with lakes, meadows, museums, and scenic paths. It is the city’s classic outdoor escape and a true must-see.
Elevated park built on a former rail line, offering gardens, public art, and fresh perspectives on the West Side.
Bright, busy crossroads famous for giant screens, theaters, and nonstop energy. It is overwhelming, iconic, and quintessentially New York.
A thin, foldable slice with crisp crust and tangy tomato sauce. It is the city’s iconic fast meal, shaped by generations of neighborhood pizzerias.
A hand-rolled boiled and baked bagel, often topped with cream cheese and lox. New York water and long-standing bagel shops made it a city staple.
Salt-cured beef steamed until tender, usually served on rye with mustard. It is a classic Jewish deli sandwich strongly tied to New York food culture.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant highlighting contemporary American cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant setting and one of the city’s landmark tables.
Legendary coal-oven pizzeria serving classic New York pies in a casual, bustling setting. A long-standing favorite for an old-school slice experience.
Historic Jewish deli famed for towering pastrami sandwiches and classic counter service. Busy, traditional, and deeply tied to Lower East Side food culture.
Very high costs for hotels, dining, and attractions; transit is moderate, but overall NYC is pricier than most US and global city breaks.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 15-20%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2 for drinks.
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Most Madison, WI to New York, NY buses use the Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison) to New York, Port Authority Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.. Use this guide to compare Madison, WI and New York, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
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