Bus Tickets from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO

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Bus Madison to Columbia: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$131
Average Bus Trip Duration21h 10m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure10:40am
Distance523 km
Latest bus departure5:15pm

Madison to Columbia Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Madison to Columbia, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Madison - Columbia

  1. How long does it take to get to Columbia from Madison by bus?

    The trip from Madison to Columbia will take on average 21h 10m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Columbia in 17h 25m

  2. What is the distance between Madison and Columbia?

    The distance between Madison and Columbia is approximately 521 km (323 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madison to Columbia?

    Buses departing from UW Memorial Union in Madison will take you to Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop in Columbia.

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from Madison to Columbia?

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Madison to Columbia. With a starting ticket price of US$123, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much is the bus from Madison to Columbia?

    You can expect to pay around US$131 for the bus ride from Madison to Columbia.

  6. Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Madison to Columbia?

    Yes! If you're heading from Madison to Columbia, you'll find buses departing until 5:15pm and arriving the next day.

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Madison to Columbia.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Madison to Columbia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Madison to Columbia that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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