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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | North Lake St | Detroit Bus Station | Cheapest | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | Detroit Bus Station | Fastest | |||||
 | University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center | Amtrak Station | No tags | |||||
 | North Lake St | Detroit Bus Station | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | Detroit Bus Station | No tags |
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Get from Madison to Detroit
The journey takes about 11 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Madison and Detroit?
Stops in Madison
- A
UW Memorial Union
800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53715, USA - B
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
4 Collins Ct, Madison, WI 53716, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madison, WI to Detroit, MI by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Madison to Detroit?
The cheapest bus tickets from Madison to Detroit start from $90. The average price for this route is around $120. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Madison to Detroit?
The average bus travel time from Madison to Detroit is 11h 35m, covering a distance of 525 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Madison to Detroit route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Madison to Detroit?
The earliest bus departs from Madison to Detroit at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 5:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madison to Detroit?
A bus trip from Madison to Detroit generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Madison to Detroit?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madison to Detroit?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Madison to Detroit?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madison to Detroit?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $93To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madison, WI to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $93 to $733 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $93 which is on 2025-12-02.
Usually Amtrak 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.
