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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Detroit Bus Station | North Lake St | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Detroit Bus Station | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Detroit Bus Station | North Lake St | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Detroit Bus Station | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | No tags |
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Get from Detroit to Madison
The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Madison?
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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI 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 Detroit to Madison?
The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Madison start from $84. The average price for this route is around $118. 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 Detroit to Madison?
The average bus travel time from Detroit to Madison is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 517 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Detroit to Madison route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Detroit to Madison?
The earliest bus departs from Detroit to Madison at 7:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to Madison?
A bus trip from Detroit to Madison generates an estimated 13 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 Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit 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.
The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $124To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Detroit, MI to Madison, WI, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $124 to $453 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $167 which is on 2025-12-01.
