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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | Gateway Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | Gateway Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | North Lake St | Gateway Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | North Lake St | Gateway Station | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | Gateway Station | No tags |
Get from Madison to St. Louis
The journey takes about 13 hours, and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Madison and St. Louis?
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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
The cheapest bus tickets from Madison to St. Louis start from $91. The average price for this route is around $140. 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 St. Louis?
The average bus travel time from Madison to St. Louis is 13h, covering a distance of 500 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 16m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Madison to St. Louis route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Madison to St. Louis?
The earliest bus departs from Madison to St. Louis at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 5:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madison to St. Louis?
A bus trip from Madison to St. Louis generates an estimated 12 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 St. Louis?
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 St. Louis?
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 St. Louis?
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 St. Louis?
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 St. Louis was searched and found on Jan 1, 2026 with a price of $127To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madison, WI to St. Louis, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $127 to $474 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to St. Louis based on the last 0 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $127 which is on 2026-01-02.
