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Bus San Francisco to Madison: Trip Overview

Bus San Francisco to Madison: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$287
Average bus trip duration3d
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure9:05 AM
Latest bus departure2:00 PM

San Francisco to Madison Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from San Francisco to Madison. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from San Francisco to Madison from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Francisco - Madison

The bus is the best choice to get to Madison without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The travel time from San Francisco to Madison is about 3d, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 2d 19h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1761 miles (2841 km) that separate the two cities.

About 1761 miles (2841 km) separate San Francisco and Madison.

Most of the buses traveling from San Francisco to Madison leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) and arrive at UW Memorial Union. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from San Francisco to Madison by choosing to travel by bus. $259 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Madison from San Francisco.

The average price of a one-way ticket from San Francisco to Madison is $287. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $259 and $342, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from San Francisco to Madison. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

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 San Francisco and Madison!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Francisco to Madison, get comfy and count the stars.

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

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

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

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.

Will you be returning to San Francisco by bus?

Bus from Madison to San Francisco

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