How far is Appleton from Madison?

Appleton and Madison are 97 miles (155 km) apart.

Bus Appleton to Madison from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Appleton to Madison on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10am	Appleton WI (APP)	3h 5m	1:15pm	Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD)	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:10am	Appleton WI (APP)	3h 30m	1:40pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Appleton	9h 30m	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Appleton	9h 10m	6:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Appleton to Madison on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10am	Appleton WI (APP)	3h 5m	1:15pm	Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD)	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:10am	Appleton WI (APP)	3h 30m	1:40pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Appleton	9h 30m	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Appleton	9h 10m	6:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:27 PM CST.

Get from Appleton to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

96 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus

3.5/5409 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

Traveling with Megabus from Appleton to Madison is an affordable and reliable way to reach your destination. The company provides amenities like comfortable seats and free Wi-Fi (on most buses), ensuring a comfortable journey. Discover an easy and budget-friendly travel option to Madison with Megabus. Tickets start at just $35, with an average price of around $35, making it an accessible choice for travelers.

Megabus US Appleton Madison recent customer reviews

The bus was 1.5 hours late and we were not given any notice until after 50 minutes of waiting. We were then told that the bus would be 30-45 minutes late but in actuality it was an hour and a half late.

Jackie S.

October 14, 2025

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Appleton to Madison, WI by bus

How far is Appleton from Madison?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$32

11/11

$32

Today

$32

11/13

$32

11/14

No data

11/15

$32

11/16

$32

11/17

$32

The cheapest trip from Appleton to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $34 for a bus ticket from Appleton to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually FlixBus 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.