What is the distance between La Crosse and Madison?

La Crosse and Madison are 106 miles (171 km) apart.

Bus La Crosse to Madison from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for La Crosse to Madison on October 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		4:00pm	La Crosse St Andrew St	3h 30m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	Cheapest
		4:10pm	La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)	3h 20m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	Fastest

Next departures for La Crosse to Madison on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30pm	La Crosse MTU Transit Center	2h 20m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Cheapest
2:35pm	632 17th Street North	2h 15m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Fastest
4:00pm	La Crosse St Andrew St	3h 30m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags
4:10pm	La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)	3h 20m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags

Next departures for La Crosse to Madison on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30pm	La Crosse MTU Transit Center	2h 20m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Cheapest
2:35pm	632 17th Street North	2h 15m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Fastest
4:00pm	La Crosse St Andrew St	3h 30m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags
4:10pm	La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)	3h 20m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags

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Bus La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$32

Average bus trip duration3h 20m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure2:30pm

Distance107 miles (172 km)

Latest bus departure4:10pm

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Jefferson Lines

4/5757 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

According to customer reviews, there have been complaints about the bus driver being very late and displaying rude and unprofessional behavior. Additionally, some customers reported that the driver pulled over on the side of the highway to use the restroom. There were also mentions of a late bus with a swerving driver and passengers smoking weed during the ride. However, it's worth noting that some customers appreciated that buses were on time but emphasized the importance of adhering to COVID-19 safety measures onboard.

Jefferson Lines La Crosse Madison recent customer reviews

It was nice, though I didn’t get a row to myself and had to sit next to someone, but they were nice.

Allie N.

May 3, 2025

Late bus, driver was swerving the whole time. People were smoking weed part of the ride. Not good.

Evan B.

February 12, 2023

Bus driver was very late and then was rude, talked disrespectfully for absolutely no reason and unprofessional once she arrived. She then pulled over on the side of the highway to use the restroom.

Jasmyn T.

December 22, 2022

Megabus

3.5/5405 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

Traveling with Megabus from La Crosse 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 $32, with an average price of around $34, making it an accessible choice for travelers.

Amtrak

4/55,501 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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The cheapest trip from La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $33 for a bus ticket from La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-10-06.

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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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 La Crosse and Madison!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from La Crosse 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 La Crosse to Madison.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

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

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