What is the distance between Portage and Madison?

The distance separating Portage and Madison is 33 miles (53 km).

Bus Portage to Madison, WI from $18 | Compare & Save up to 10%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: June 26 at 3:15pm
Departure city: Portage
Departure location: Amtrak
Arrival time: June 26 at 4:10pm
Destination city: Madison
Destination location: Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)
Operated by: Megabus US
Vehicle: BusDuration: 55m
Departure time: June 26 at 3:15pm
Departure city: Portage
Departure location: Amtrak
Arrival time: June 26 at 4:20pm
Destination city: Madison
Destination location: Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD)
Operated by: Megabus US
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 5m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portage to Madison.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $22	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$40 - $101	Average Duration8h 33m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Portage to Madison

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Madison. The journey takes about 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

55mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest ticket

1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Portage to Madison: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$21

Average bus trip duration55m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure3:15pm

Distance33 miles (53 km)

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Megabus

3.5/5385 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.3

Traveling with Megabus from Portage 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 $21, with an average price of around $21, making it an accessible choice for travelers.

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Portage to Madison Bus

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The cheapest trip from Portage to Madison was searched and found on Jun 18, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $19 for a bus ticket from Portage to Madison based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-06-20.

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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Portage to Madison but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

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

Did you know?

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Portage to Madison?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time55m	Avg Price$21	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time8h 33m	Avg Price$75	Daily Departures5

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