What is the distance between La Crosse and Madison?

The distance between La Crosse and Madison is approximately 171 km (106 miles).

Bus La Crosse to Madison from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for La Crosse to Madison on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	La Crosse MTU Transit Center	2h 20m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Cheapest
Bus	2:35pm	632 17th Street North	2h 15m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	La Crosse St Andrew St	3h 30m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)	3h 20m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags

Next departures for La Crosse to Madison on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	La Crosse MTU Transit Center	2h 20m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Cheapest
Bus	2:35pm	632 17th Street North	2h 15m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	La Crosse St Andrew St	3h 30m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)	3h 20m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags

Next departures for La Crosse to Madison on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	La Crosse MTU Transit Center	2h 20m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Cheapest
Bus	2:35pm	632 17th Street North	2h 15m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	La Crosse St Andrew St	3h 30m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)	3h 20m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 5:38 PM CST.

Get from La Crosse to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

172 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Megabus

3.5/5410 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 410 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Megabus ticket prices on this trip start at $45

Megabus US La Crosse Madison recent customer reviews

Never received a cancellation notice of this trip. Had to find last minute transportation to Madison.

Caryn J.

October 4, 2025

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

According to customer reviews, there have been complaints about the bus driver being very late and displaying rude and unprofessional behavior. Additionally, some customers reported that the driver pulled over on the side of the highway to use the restroom. There were also mentions of a late bus with a swerving driver and passengers smoking weed during the ride. However, it's worth noting that some customers appreciated that buses were on time but emphasized the importance of adhering to COVID-19 safety measures onboard.

Jefferson Lines La Crosse Madison recent customer reviews

It was nice, though I didn’t get a row to myself and had to sit next to someone, but they were nice.

Allie N.

May 3, 2025

Late bus, driver was swerving the whole time. People were smoking weed part of the ride. Not good.

Evan B.

February 12, 2023

Bus driver was very late and then was rude, talked disrespectfully for absolutely no reason and unprofessional once she arrived. She then pulled over on the side of the highway to use the restroom.

Jasmyn T.

December 22, 2022

Amtrak

4/55,584 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI by bus

What is the distance between La Crosse and Madison?
The distance between La Crosse and Madison is approximately 171 km (106 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-12

$36

11-13

$36

Today

$36

11-15

$36

11-16

$36

11-17

$42

11-18

$42

11-19

$36

The cheapest trip from La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $48 for a bus ticket from La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually Megabus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.