How much is the bus ticket from Atlanta to Madison?

The cheapest bus tickets from Atlanta to Madison start from $161. The average price for this route is around $244. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Atlanta to Madison?

The average bus travel time from Atlanta to Madison is 21h, covering a distance of 1124 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Atlanta to Madison route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Atlanta to Madison?

The earliest bus departs from Atlanta to Madison at 5:40am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Atlanta to Madison?

A bus trip from Atlanta to Madison generates an estimated 28 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Atlanta to Madison?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Atlanta to Madison?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Atlanta to Madison?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Atlanta to Madison?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Atlanta to Madison from $183 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Atlanta to Madison on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	1d 14h	10:05am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 5m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	21h	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 20m	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	22h	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Madison on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	21h 40m	6:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 5m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	21h	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 20m	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	22h	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Madison on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 20m	3:50pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 5m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	21h	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	22h	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 40m	12:45pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Madison on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 20m	3:50pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 5m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	21h	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	22h	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 40m	12:45pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Madison on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 20m	3:50pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 5m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	21h	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	22h	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 40m	12:45pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Madison on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 20m	3:50pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 5m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	21h	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 40m	12:45pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Madison on December 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	1d 14h	10:05am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 5m	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	21h	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 20m	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	22h	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:52 PM EST.

Get from Atlanta to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours, and with fares starting at just $161, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

21hAverage Duration

1124 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Madison?

Stops in Atlanta

A
Doraville Tornado Bus Station
3658 Shallowford Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340, USA
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B
Atlanta Airport
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C
Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station
232 Forsyth St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
D
Cleveland Ave
387 Cleveland Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA
E
Doraville El Expreso Bus Station
4989 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, GA 30341, USA

Stops in Madison

A
UW Memorial Union
800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53715, USA
B
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
4 Collins Ct, Madison, WI 53716, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,518 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,413 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Atlanta, GA to Madison, WI by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Atlanta to Madison?
The cheapest bus tickets from Atlanta to Madison start from $161. The average price for this route is around $244. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Atlanta to Madison?
The average bus travel time from Atlanta to Madison is 21h, covering a distance of 1124 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Atlanta to Madison route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Atlanta to Madison?
The earliest bus departs from Atlanta to Madison at 5:40am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Atlanta to Madison?
A bus trip from Atlanta to Madison generates an estimated 28 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Atlanta to Madison?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Atlanta to Madison?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Atlanta to Madison?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Atlanta to Madison?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-02

$356

12-03

$294

Today

$274

12-05

$229

12-06

$200

12-07

$207

12-08

$183

12-09

$196

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Madison, WI was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $183

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

You can expect to pay from $183 to $358 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $183 which is on 2025-12-08.