How much does a bus ticket from Madison to Saint Paul cost?

The bus ticket price from Madison to Saint Paul starts at R 526. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Madison to Saint Paul is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Madison to Saint Paul?

The average travel time between Madison and Saint Paul is around 5h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 362 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Madison and Saint Paul?

The number of buses from Madison to Saint Paul can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Madison to Saint Paul by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Madison to Saint Paul?

When taking the bus from Madison to Saint Paul, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madison to Saint Paul?

Buses travelling between Madison and Saint Paul leave from UW Memorial Union or Dutch Mill Park & Ride and arrive at Union Depot, 178 Cesar Chavez St.

Bus Madison to Saint Paul from R 508 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Madison to Saint Paul on 15 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:10	North Lake St	4h 45m	23:55	Union Depot	CheapestFastest
13:15	North Lake St	4h 50m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
12:50	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	5h 15m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
18:45	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	5h 10m	23:55	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures from Madison to Saint Paul on 16 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:10	North Lake St	4h 45m	23:55	Union Depot	CheapestFastest
08:20	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	14h 36m	22:56	Union Depot	No tags
13:15	North Lake St	4h 50m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
10:15	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	4h 55m	15:10	Union Depot	No tags
08:20	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	14h 36m	22:56	Union Depot	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:31 PM CST.

Get from Madison to Saint Paul

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 526, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 10mAverage duration

362 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 318 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87373 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 756

Greyhound Madison Saint Paul recent customer reviews

Cleanliness is very important the bus smelled like urine other then that everything was good.

Peter C.

14 March 2020

Good job!

Kittikun K.

2 January 2020

Bus was in horrible shape

Monet L.

19 July 2019

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

WiFi3.2

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Where are the popular stops in Madison and Saint Paul?

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Stops in Saint Paul

A - Union Depot

B - 178 Cesar Chavez St

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madison, WI to Saint Paul, US by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Madison to Saint Paul cost?
The bus ticket price from Madison to Saint Paul starts at R 526. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Madison to Saint Paul is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Madison to Saint Paul?
The average travel time between Madison and Saint Paul is around 5h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 362 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Madison and Saint Paul?
The number of buses from Madison to Saint Paul can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Madison to Saint Paul by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Madison to Saint Paul?
When taking the bus from Madison to Saint Paul, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madison to Saint Paul?
Buses travelling between Madison and Saint Paul leave from UW Memorial Union or Dutch Mill Park & Ride and arrive at Union Depot, 178 Cesar Chavez St.

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

R 858

14/11

R 823

Today

R 753

16/11

R 911

17/11

No data

18/11

No data

19/11

R 736

20/11

R 683

The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Saint Paul, US was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of R 683

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

You can expect to pay from R 683 to R 12 625 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Saint Paul, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 683, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Amtrak 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.