Bus from Madison, WI to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Madison to Washington on February 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus StopCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Union StationFastest
Amtrak
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Union StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
North Lake St
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Union StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:46 PM CST.

Get from Madison to Washington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
711 milesDistance
29kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Madison, WI to Washington, DC, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Madison to Washington?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Madison to Washington start from $111. The average price for this route is around $151. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Madison to Washington?

    The average bus trip duration from Madison to Washington is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 711 miles (1146 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the Madison to Washington route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madison to Washington?

    The earliest bus departs from Madison to Washington at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 5:40pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madison to Washington?

    A bus trip from Madison to Washington generates an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Madison to Washington?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5752 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madison to Washington?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from Madison to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madison to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$222
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$165
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