Find coaches from Madison, WI to Columbus, OH

Next departures

Next departures from Madison to Columbus on 6 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
North Lake St
100 E Rich StCheapest
FlixBus
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
100 E Rich StFastest
FlixBus
North Lake St
100 E Rich StNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
North Lake St
Columbus (E Mound St)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Columbus (E Mound St)No tags

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Bus Madison, WI to Columbus, OH: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$78
Average bus trip duration13h 10m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure06:45
Distance394 miles
Latest bus departure17:40

Madison to Columbus Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Madison to Columbus. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Madison to Columbus from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Discover how much the bus trip from Madison to Columbus will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest bus tickets or luxury buses.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Madison, WI - Columbus, OH

  1. How far is Columbus from Madison by coach?

    The distance between Madison and Columbus by coach is approximately 395 miles (636 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Columbus from Madison without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
02/10
US$119
03/10
US$69
Today
US$52
05/10
US$69
06/10
US$69
07/10
US$63
08/10
No data
09/10
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Columbus, OH was searched and found on 4 Oct 2025 with a price of US$52

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 Columbus, OH as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$52 to US$120 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$63, which is on 2025-10-07.

Usually Greyhound 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Madison and Columbus!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Madison to Columbus, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Madison to Columbus will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Madison to Columbus, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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