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from $30
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from $35
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from $32
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Eau Claire
    Departure location: Eau Claire
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: Madison (Phillips 66)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $30
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Eau Claire
    Departure location: Eau Claire
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: Madison (Phillips 66)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $30
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Eau Claire
    Departure location: Eau Claire
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: North Lake St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $34
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Eau Claire
    Departure location: Eau Claire
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Madison
    Destination location: Dutch Mill
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $34
Bus Eau Claire to Madison: Trip Overview

Bus Eau Claire to Madison: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$39
Average bus trip duration3h 35m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure6:30 AM
Distance169 miles (271 km)
Latest bus departure5:15 PM

Eau Claire to Madison Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:30AM - 5:15PM
Minimum Price$37
Average Ticket Price$39
Minimum Trip Duration3h
Average Bus Trip Duration3h35m
Distance169 miles (271 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound, Badger Bus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Eau Claire - Madison

The best way to travel from Eau Claire to Madison is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Eau Claire to Madison takes around 3h 35m, although the fastest bus will take 3h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 160 miles (257 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 160 miles (257 km).

On average, there are 5 daily departures on this route, offered by FlixBus, Greyhound and Badger Bus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Eau Claire to Madison may vary. Simplify your trip from Eau Claire to Madison by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The first bus leaves at 6:30 AM and the last one leaves at 5:15 PM.

If you're headed to Madison from Eau Claire, chances are that your bus will depart from University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Campus and arrive at UW Memorial Union. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. With prices starting at $37, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The average bus ticket price from Eau Claire to Madison is $39. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $37 and $110, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Eau Claire to Madison. The round-trip travel time is around 6h. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Madison before returning to Eau Claire in the evening.

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 Eau Claire and Madison!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Eau Claire to Madison.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Eau Claire to Madison that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Eau Claire to Madison.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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