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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Houston Bus Station | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | Cheapest | |||||
 | Amtrak Station | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | Fastest | |||||
| Amtrak Station | University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Houston Bus Station | North Lake St | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | North Lake St | No tags |
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Get from Houston to Madison
The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $170, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Madison?
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA - F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, 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
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Houston, US to Madison, WI by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Madison?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Madison start from $170. The average price for this route is around $270. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Houston to Madison?
The average bus trip duration from Houston to Madison is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 967 miles (1559 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Madison route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Madison?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Madison at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Madison?
A bus trip from Houston to Madison generates an estimated 39 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Houston to Madison?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Madison?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Houston to Madison?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Madison?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Madison, WI was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $211To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Madison, WI, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $211 to $850 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $767 which is on 2025-12-19.
