What is the travel distance from Madison to Cleveland?

The distance between the two cities is 408 miles (659 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Madison to Cleveland start their journey at UW Memorial Union and wind up at Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Madison to Cleveland from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Madison to Cleveland on September 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	11h 25m	2:10am	Cleveland Bus Station	Cheapest
	1:20pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	11h 25m	1:45am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	2:00pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	14h 38m	5:38am	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:25pm	North Lake St	11h 45m	2:10am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
	2:00pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	14h 38m	5:38am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Madison to Cleveland on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	11h 25m	2:10am	Cleveland Bus Station	Cheapest
	1:20pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	11h 25m	1:45am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	11:00am	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	13h 45m	1:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:45am	North Lake St	17h 50m	1:35am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
	11:00am	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	13h 45m	1:45am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 09/23/2025 CDT.

Bus Madison, WI to Cleveland, OH, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$66

Average bus trip duration14h 30m

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure6:45am

Distance408 miles (658 km)

Latest bus departure5:40pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,286 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,735 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Where are the popular stops in Madison and Cleveland?

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Stops in Cleveland

A - Greyhound Station

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You can expect to pay from $92 to $786 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Cleveland, OH, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-10-04.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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