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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
12 h 40 m
Average duration
14 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
499 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 2 buses that leave Madison, WI for St. Louis, MO on Sat, Jan 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 31 the direct buses cover the 499 km distance in an average of 14 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 40 m .
On Sat, Jan 31 the slowest buses will take 16 h 40 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 St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, and a flight costs an average of €108.
Distance: 310 miles (499 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€71 Average price Cheapest | €76 Average price | €283 Average price |
14h 11m Average total duration 13h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 3m Average total duration Fastest 8h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO
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Buses from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO run on average 19 times per day, taking around 13h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $65 (€51) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 310 miles (499 km) distance in 12h 10m.
Distance 310 miles (499 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€51) |
Buses per day 19 |
Fastest bus 12h 10m |
First bus 02:00 |
Last bus 23:30 |
FAQs: Bus from Madison, WI to St. Louis, MO
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