Bus Tickets from Saint Paul, US to Madison, WI

TodayJul 31
TomorrowAug 1
from US$51
SatAug 2
from US$30
SunAug 3
from US$53
MonAug 4
from US$47
TueAug 5
from US$45
WedAug 6
from US$30
ThuAug 7
from US$45

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Saint Paul
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Saint Paul
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: North Lake St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Saint Paul
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Saint Paul
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: North Lake St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Saint Paul
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:56 PM CDT.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Saint Paul to Madison

Bus
Average PriceUS$30 - US$110Average Duration5h 20m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$54 - US$231Average Duration12h 45m
33kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Saint Paul to Madison

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Madison. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
5h 20mAverage Duration
US$30Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Saint Paul, US to Madison, WI: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$46
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 20m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance369 km
Latest bus departure9:20pm

Saint Paul to Madison Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Madison from Saint Paul, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Saint Paul, US - Madison, WI

  1. How far is Saint Paul from Madison?

    It's about 362 km (225 miles) from Saint Paul to Madison.

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Depot, in Saint Paul, and end it at UW Memorial Union, in Madison.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-29
US$38
07-30
US$41
Today
US$42
08-01
US$43
08-02
US$29
08-03
US$45
08-04
US$39
08-05
US$37
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Saint Paul, US to Madison, WI was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of US$29

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

You can expect to pay from US$29 to US$105 for a bus ticket from Saint Paul, US to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$29 which is on 2025-08-02.

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.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Saint Paul to Madison, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Saint Paul to Madison.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Saint Paul, US to Madison, WI?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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