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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. | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | Cherry Hill Mall | Cheapest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | 199 Spring Garden St. | Fastest | |||||
 | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | 30th Street Station | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | North Lake St | 199 Spring Garden St. | No tags | |||||
 | North Lake St | Cherry Hill Mall | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:20 PM CST.
Get from Madison to Philadelphia
The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $182, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Madison and Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia
- BOff of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
- C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA - D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA - E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA - F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madison, WI to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Madison to Philadelphia start from $182. The average price for this route is around $267. 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 Philadelphia?
The average bus travel time from Madison to Philadelphia is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1230 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Madison to Philadelphia route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Madison to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Madison to Philadelphia at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 5:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madison to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Madison to Philadelphia generates an estimated 31 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 Philadelphia?
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 5654 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madison to Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jan 5, 2026 with a price of $256To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madison, WI to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $256 to $1,206 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 0 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $256 which is on 2026-01-05.
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.
