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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Janesville to Madison on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:00pm	Janesville	50m	3:50pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
	Bus	3:00pm	Janesville	35m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest

Next departures for Janesville to Madison on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Janesville WI (JVL)	35m	9:35am	Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD)	Cheapest
Bus	3:00pm	Janesville	35m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Janesville	50m	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Janesville WI (JVL)	55m	9:55am	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:44 AM CST.

Get from Janesville to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

50mAverage Duration

28 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,376 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.

Megabus

3.5/5411 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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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Janesville, WI to Madison, WI by bus

What is the travel distance from Janesville 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

11/17

$11

11/18

$15

Today

$11

11/20

$11

11/21

$10

11/22

$10

11/23

$11

11/24

$11

The cheapest trip from Janesville, WI to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 21, 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 2025-11-21.

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.