Bus Tickets from Madison, WI to Washington, DC, US

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Next departures to Washington

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: North Lake St
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: North Lake St
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Dupont Circle
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Madison, WI to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$161
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure6:45am
Distance1130 km
Latest bus departure8:00pm

Madison to Washington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Madison, WI - Washington, DC, US

  1. How far is Madison from Washington?

    It's about 1137 km (705 miles) from Madison to Washington.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madison to Washington?

    Buses departing from UW Memorial Union in Madison will take you to Union Station in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-26
US$135
07-27
US$135
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US$130
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07-31
US$91
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of US$91

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madison, WI to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$91 to US$1,327 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$91 which is on 2025-07-31.

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.

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Will you be returning to Madison, WI by bus?

Bus from Madison, WI to Washington, DC, US

You can also go to Washington, DC, US by train

Train from Madison, WI to Washington, DC, US

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