How far is Madison from La Crosse by coach?

The journey from La Crosse to Madison by coach covers an approximate distance of 106 miles (171 km).

What is the best way to go from La Crosse to Madison without a car?

The best way to go from La Crosse to Madison without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus La Crosse to Madison from £20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from La Crosse to Madison on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:35	632 17th Street North	2h 15m	16:50	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	CheapestFastest
Bus	16:00	La Crosse St Andrew St	3h 30m	19:30	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags
Bus	16:10	La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)	3h 20m	19:30	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags

Next departures from La Crosse to Madison on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	16:00	La Crosse St Andrew St	3h 30m	19:30	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	Cheapest
	Bus	16:10	La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)	3h 20m	19:30	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	Fastest

Next departures from La Crosse to Madison on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	La Crosse MTU Transit Center	2h 20m	16:50	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Cheapest
Bus	14:35	632 17th Street North	2h 15m	16:50	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Fastest
Bus	16:00	La Crosse St Andrew St	3h 30m	19:30	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags
Bus	16:10	La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)	3h 20m	19:30	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags

Next departures from La Crosse to Madison on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	La Crosse MTU Transit Center	2h 20m	16:50	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Cheapest
Bus	14:35	632 17th Street North	2h 15m	16:50	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Fastest
Bus	16:00	La Crosse St Andrew St	3h 30m	19:30	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags
Bus	16:10	La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)	3h 20m	19:30	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 17:38 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 £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 20mAverage duration

107 milesDistance

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 Wi-Fi. Megabus ticket prices on this trip start at £25

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.

4 October 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.

3 May 2025

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

Evan B.

12 February 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.

22 December 2022

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5585 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £28

Amtrak La Crosse Madison recent customer reviews

It was nice but we stopped in two cities and didn’t drop anyone off which was peculiar

Jacob W.

18 February 2023

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

How far is Madison from La Crosse by coach?
The journey from La Crosse to Madison by coach covers an approximate distance of 106 miles (171 km).
What is the best way to go from La Crosse to Madison without a car?
The best way to go from La Crosse to Madison without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£20

14/11

£20

Today

£20

16/11

£23

17/11

£23

18/11

£23

19/11

£20

20/11

£20

The cheapest trip from La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of £20

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 £20 to £26 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 £20, which is on 2025-11-19.

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.