How far is Madison from Appleton?

The distance between Madison and Appleton is approximately 155 km (97 miles).

Bus Madison to Appleton from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madison to Appleton on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD)	2h 55m	5:25pm	Appleton WI (APP)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:15pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	3h 10m	5:25pm	Appleton WI (APP)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	North Lake St	9h 45m	4:30pm	Appleton	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	9h 30m	4:30pm	Appleton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 7:38 PM CST.

Get from Madison to Appleton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

155 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,361 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus

3.5/5411 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 411 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Megabus ticket prices on this trip start at $50

Megabus US Madison Appleton recent customer reviews

The bus driver was so helpful. He made sure I made my transfer that had 5-minutes between buses. It was a most comfortable ride, too.

Judy S.

May 9, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madison, WI to Appleton by bus

How far is Madison from Appleton?
The distance between Madison and Appleton is approximately 155 km (97 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$46

11-17

$46

Today

$46

11-19

$46

11-20

$46

11-21

$46

11-22

$46

11-23

$81

The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Appleton was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $46

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madison, WI to Appleton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $46 to $146 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Appleton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.