Next departures
| 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 | New York Port Authority | Cheapest | |||||
 | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Fastest | |||||
| University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | North Lake St | New York Port Authority | No tags | |||||
 | North Lake St | NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:08 PM CST.
Get from Madison to New York City
The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $140, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Madison and New York City?
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
Stops in New York City
- A40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
- B4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
- C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004 - D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA - E127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
- F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madison, WI to New York City 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 New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Madison to New York City start from $140. The average price for this route is around $221. 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 New York City?
The average bus travel time from Madison to New York City is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1301 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Madison to New York City route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Madison to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Madison to New York City at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madison to New York City?
A bus trip from Madison to New York City generates an estimated 33 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 New York City?
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 New York City?
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 New York City?
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 New York City?
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 New York City was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $173To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madison, WI to New York City, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $173 to $1,837 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $173 which is on 2025-12-03.
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.
