What is the travel distance from Janesville to Madison?

About 32 miles (52 km) separate Janesville and Madison.

Bus Janesville to Madison from $10 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Janesville to Madison on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Janesville WI (JVL)	35m	9:35am	Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD)	Cheapest
3:10pm	Janesville	35m	3:45pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
3:10pm	Janesville	50m	4:00pm	North Lake St	No tags
9:00am	Janesville WI (JVL)	55m	9:55am	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags

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Bus Janesville, WI to Madison, WI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$18

Average bus trip duration35m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure9:00am

Distance32 miles (51 km)

Latest bus departure3:10pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,775 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.

Megabus

3.5/5406 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

Traveling with Megabus from Janesville to Madison is an affordable and reliable way to reach your destination. The company provides amenities like comfortable seats and free Wi-Fi (on most buses), ensuring a comfortable journey. Discover an easy and budget-friendly travel option to Madison with Megabus. Tickets start at just $18, with an average price of around $19, making it an accessible choice for travelers.

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

Best price found

10/02

$14

10/03

$13

Today

$13

10/05

$14

10/06

$11

10/07

$15

10/08

No data

10/09

$10

The cheapest trip from Janesville, WI to Madison, WI was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of $10

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

You can expect to pay from $10 to $18 for a bus ticket from Janesville, WI to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-10-09.

Usually Megabus 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Janesville to Madison.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Janesville to Madison, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Janesville to Madison.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Janesville to Madison while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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