What is the distance between Ann Arbor and Madison?

The distance between the two cities is 293 miles (472 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ann Arbor to Madison?

If you're headed to Madison from Ann Arbor, chances are that your bus will depart from Train Station and arrive at UW Memorial Union. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Ann Arbor to Madison from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ann Arbor to Madison on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:45am	Ann Arbor	10h 20m	10:05am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:45am	Ann Arbor	13h 20m	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:25 AM EST.

Get from Ann Arbor to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

10h 20mAverage Duration

292 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Where are the popular stops in Ann Arbor and Madison?

Stops in Ann Arbor

A - Train Station

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ann Arbor to Madison, WI by bus

What is the distance between Ann Arbor and Madison?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ann Arbor to Madison?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$81

11/17

$71

Today

$72

11/19

$68

11/20

No data

11/21

$61

11/22

No data

11/23

No data

The cheapest trip from Ann Arbor to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $61

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

You can expect to pay from $61 to $83 for a bus ticket from Ann Arbor to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually FlixBus 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.