How much is the bus ticket from La Crosse to Madison?

The cheapest bus tickets from La Crosse to Madison start from $26. The average price for this route is around $28. 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 La Crosse to Madison?

The average bus trip duration from La Crosse to Madison is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 106 miles (171 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by Jefferson Lines .

Which bus companies service the La Crosse to Madison route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Megabus , Jefferson Lines .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from La Crosse to Madison?

The earliest bus departs from La Crosse to Madison at 2:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 4:10pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from La Crosse to Madison?

A bus trip from La Crosse to Madison generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from La Crosse to Madison?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Jefferson Lines , with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 759 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from La Crosse to Madison?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Jefferson Lines has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

Which bus company has the most timely service from La Crosse to Madison?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Jefferson Lines , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from La Crosse to Madison?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Megabus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus La Crosse to Madison from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for La Crosse to Madison on December 6
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 December 7
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 Saturday at 5:50 PM CST.

Get from La Crosse to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

106 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Megabus

3.5/5413 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

Traveling with Megabus from La Crosse 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 $32, with an average price of around $34, making it an accessible choice for travelers.

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

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from La Crosse, WI 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 La Crosse to Madison?
The cheapest bus tickets from La Crosse to Madison start from $26. The average price for this route is around $28. 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 La Crosse to Madison?
The average bus trip duration from La Crosse to Madison is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 106 miles (171 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by Jefferson Lines.
Which bus companies service the La Crosse to Madison route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Megabus, Jefferson Lines.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from La Crosse to Madison?
The earliest bus departs from La Crosse to Madison at 2:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 4:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from La Crosse to Madison?
A bus trip from La Crosse to Madison generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from La Crosse to Madison?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Jefferson Lines, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 759 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from La Crosse to Madison?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Jefferson Lines has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which bus company has the most timely service from La Crosse to Madison?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Jefferson Lines, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from La Crosse to Madison?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Megabus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/03

$27

12/04

$27

Today

$27

12/06

$27

12/07

$27

12/08

$27

12/09

$27

12/10

$27

The cheapest trip from La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $27

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 $27 to $33 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 $27 which is on 2025-12-06.

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.