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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: La Crosse
    Destination location: La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)
    Operated by: Megabus USMegabus US
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $29
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: La Crosse
    Destination location: UW La Crosse
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $31
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: Dutch Mill
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: La Crosse
    Destination location: La Crosse, WI
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $104
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: La Crosse
    Destination location: La Crosse, WI
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $33
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Madison
    Departure location: University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: La Crosse
    Destination location: La Crosse, WI
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $104
Bus Madison to La Crosse: Trip Overview

Bus Madison to La Crosse: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$36
Average bus trip duration3h 25m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure8:30 AM
Distance107 miles (172 km)
Latest bus departure11:40 AM

Madison to La Crosse Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures8:30AM - 11:40AM
Minimum Price$31
Average Ticket Price$36
Minimum Trip Duration3h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h25m
Distance107 miles (172 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteMegabus, Infobus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Madison - La Crosse

The best way to travel from Madison to La Crosse is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Madison to La Crosse takes about 3h 25m on average, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 3h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 106 miles (171 km) that separate the two cities.

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

On average, there are 5 daily departures on this route, offered by Megabus and Infobus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Madison to La Crosse may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Madison to La Crosse a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 8:30 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:40 AM for the final departure.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $32.

The bus ticket costs $36 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $32 and $183, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

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 Madison and La Crosse!

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 Madison to La Crosse.

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 Madison to La Crosse.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Madison to La Crosse, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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!

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Bus from La Crosse to Madison

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