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The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Madison, WI
Showing times and prices for Nov 07
Cheapest price
$123
Average price
$144
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 55 m
Average duration
1 d 4 h 7 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1299 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Madison, WI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Madison, WI will cost around $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
Fast buses
Of the 3 buses that leave New York, NY for Madison, WI on Fri, Nov 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 1299 km distance in an average of 1 d 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 3 h 55 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 1 d 4 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.
02:00PM28h05
New York, NY06:05PMMadison, WI
$1231One-way
0 transfers
11:00AM27h55
New York, NY02:55PMMadison, WI
$1361One-way
0 transfers
07:20PM28h20
New York, NY11:40PMMadison, WI
$1751One-way
0 transfers
11:00AM27h55
New York, NY02:55PMMadison, WI
$1361One-way
0 transfers
02:00PM28h05
New York, NY06:05PMMadison, WI
$1231One-way
0 transfers
07:20PM28h20
New York, NY11:40PMMadison, WI
$1751One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to Madison, WI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Madison, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €86, and a flight costs an average of €110.
Distance: 807 miles (1299 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€129 Average price Cheapest | €225 Average price | €310 Average price |
25h 30m Average total duration 25h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 32m Average total duration 23h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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New York, NY to Madison, WI Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $228 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $229 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 29h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $228 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 28h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $228 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $231 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 27h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $228 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $229 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $228 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $229 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $228 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 46h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $313 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 45h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 42h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $238 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 47h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $293 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 45h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 38h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $225 |
Live departures
New York, NY to Madison, WI bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Madison, WI buses for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 10:53 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 29h35 | 7:05 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 2 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 1:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 29h15 | 6:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 27h45 | 6:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 28h05 | 7:05 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 27h15 | 6:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 27h35 | 7:05 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 27h20 | 7:05 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 27h00 | 6:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 4:05 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 29h55 | 10:00 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 4:05 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 29h40 | 9:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 3 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 6:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 27h25 | 10:00 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 3 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 6:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 27h10 | 9:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 7:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 26h45 | 9:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 7:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 27h00 | 10:00 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 3 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 8:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 25h05 | 9:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 2 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 8:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 25h20 | 10:00 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 2 transfers | |
| +FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 46h05 | 7:05 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 4 transfers | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined+FlixBus | 9:30 PM New York, NY | 45h15 | 6:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 3 transfers | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus++FlixBus | 12:00 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 42h45 | 6:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus++FlixBus+ | 1:00 AM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 47h40 | 12:40 AM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 5 transfers | |
| FlixBus++FlixBus+ | 1:00 AM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 48h00 | 1:00 AM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 5 transfers | |
| +FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 45h25 | 1:00 AM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 5 transfers | |
| +FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 39h10 | 6:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 4 transfers | |
| FlixBus++FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 38h20 | 7:05 PM Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison), WI | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus++FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 38h00 | 6:45 PM Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Madison, WI
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Buses from New York, NY to Madison, WI run on average 25 times per day, taking around 25h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $105 (€86) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 807 miles (1299 km) distance in 27h 0m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 807 miles (1299 km) |
Average bus duration 25h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€86) |
Buses per day 25 |
Fastest bus 27h 0m |
First bus 01:35 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: FlixBus from New York, NY to Madison, WIYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Madison, WI with FlixBus for as low as $105 (€86). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
27h 0m
Cheapest Price
$123 (€100)
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Madison, WI
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Madison, WI by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madison, WI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from New York, NY to Madison, WI can start from as little as $173 (€141) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for New York, NY to Madison, WI is $237 (€193); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time from New York, NY to Madison, WI is on average 28 h 20 min for the 805 mile (1299 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from New York, NY to Madison, WI by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from New York, NY to Madison, WI leaves at 12: 20AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from New York, NY to Madison, WI leaves at 11: 45PM.
The cheapest month for a bus from New York, NY to Madison, WI is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from New York, NY to Madison, WI including taking a bus, train or flight.
No, the bus from New York, NY to Madison, WI has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from New York, NY to Madison, WI.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Madison, WI are:
- Wisconsin State Capitol, an iconic building with a stunning dome and guided tours available
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens, a 16-acre garden featuring diverse plant collections and a Thai pavilion
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum, a research facility with extensive trails and ecological communities
- Chazen Museum of Art, a museum with a vast collection of artworks from different periods and cultures
- Henry Vilas Zoo, a family-friendly zoo with a variety of animal exhibits and free admission.
The best things to do in Madison, WI include:
- Stroll through the Dane County Farmers' Market, the largest producer-only farmers' market in the U. S. Offering fresh local produce and artisanal goods
- Enjoy outdoor activities at Lake Mendota, where you can kayak, sail, or relax by the lakeside
- Attend a performance at the Overture Center for the Arts, featuring a variety of shows from Broadway productions to local performances
- Explore the vibrant Monroe Street, known for its unique shops, cafes, and local eateries
- Take a bike ride along the Capital City State Trail, offering scenic views and a connection to other regional trails.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from New York, NY to Madison, WI.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from New York, NY to Madison, WI, follow these tips:
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from New York, NY to Madison, WI.
No, luggage for the bus from New York, NY to Madison, WI needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from New York, NY to Madison, WI.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from New York, NY to Madison, WI.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from New York, NY to Madison, WI.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from New York, NY to Madison, WI.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Madison, WI
New York
Madison
The major bus station for departures in New York is New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. for your trip from New York to Madison.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCinformation
Distance to city center
4 km
Car connection
W 31st StWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
- Available outside the station.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
New York, Port Authority Bus Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 05:00-01:00
Distance to city center
4 kmCar connection
8th AvenueWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for New York, Port Authority Bus Station
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
New York, 28 Allen St.
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New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station
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New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star)
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New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave
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The major bus station for arrivals in Madison is Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison) for your trip to Madison from New York.
Madison, North Lake Street (UW- Madison)
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Madison, Collins Ct (Dutch Mill Park and Ride)
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