What is the distance between Columbus and Madison?

Columbus and Madison are 395 miles (636 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Madison from Columbus, chances are that your bus will depart from Columbus Bus Station 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 Columbus to Madison from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Columbus to Madison on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:25am	Columbus (Ohio State University)	1d 3h	11:40am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	1d 2h	11:40am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:45pm	Columbus Bus Station	20h 55m	6:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:45pm	Columbus Bus Station	21h 10m	6:55pm	North Lake St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:30pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	22h 10m	11:40am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Get from Columbus to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

15h 10mAverage Duration

395 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,367 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

3.5/587,382 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

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Madison?

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI by bus

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

$105

11/17

No data

Today

$106

11/19

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11/20

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11/21

$80

11/22

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11/23

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The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $80

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

You can expect to pay from $80 to $134 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 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.