How far is Atlanta from Madison?

The distance between the two cities is 698 miles (1126 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Atlanta to Madison leave from Atlanta Airport and arrive at UW Memorial Union. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Atlanta to Madison from $99 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Atlanta to Madison on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	1d 5h	10:05am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 5m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	21h	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 20m	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	22h	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 5:53 PM EST.

Get from Atlanta to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours and with fares starting at just $107, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

21hAverage Duration

694 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Madison?

Stops in Atlanta

A
Atlanta Airport
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B
Doraville Tornado Bus Station
3658 Shallowford Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340, USA
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C
Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station
232 Forsyth St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
D
Cleveland Ave
387 Cleveland Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA
E
Doraville El Expreso Bus Station
4989 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, GA 30341, USA

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

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

3.5/587,393 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Atlanta, GA to Madison, WI by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$224

11/23

$159

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$211

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The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $159

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

You can expect to pay from $159 to $228 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $211 which is on 2025-11-25.