How far is Madison from New York City?

The distance separating Madison and New York City is 807 miles (1301 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madison to New York City?

Most of the buses traveling from Madison to New York City leave from UW Memorial Union and arrive at New York Port Authority. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Central Park, Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island, World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial, The Shed and Whitney Museum of American Art.

Bus Madison to New York City from $96 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Madison to New York City on November 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		4:20pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	1d 1h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
		4:20pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	1d 1h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Madison to New York City on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:25pm	North Lake St	1d 1h	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	4:20pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	1d 1h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	2:00pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	1d 3h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	1:25pm	North Lake St	1d 2h	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:25pm	North Lake St	1d 2h	5:15pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 4:51 PM CST.

Get from Madison to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

802 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Madison, WI to New York City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$138

Average bus trip duration1d 4h

Number of daily buses36

Earliest bus departure6:45am

Distance802 miles (1292 km)

Latest bus departure5:40pm

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Amtrak

4/55,563 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,185 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,350 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Where are the popular stops in Madison and New York City?

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Stops in New York City

A - New York Port Authority

B - GW Bridge

C - Chinatown

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip Madison, WI - New York City

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

Best price found

11/02

$182

11/03

$146

Today

$143

11/05

$128

11/06

$153

11/07

$128

11/08

$179

11/09

$118

The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to New York City was searched and found on Nov 9, 2025 with a price of $118

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

You can expect to pay from $118 to $1,153 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $118 which is on 2025-11-09.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

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 New York City.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Madison to New York City will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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