How far is Raleigh from Madison?

Raleigh and Madison are 763 miles (1230 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Raleigh to Madison leave from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at UW Memorial Union. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Raleigh to Madison from $165 | Compare & Save up to 26%

Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Madison.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$165 - $222	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$406 - $406	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 112kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Raleigh to Madison

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Madison. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $165, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

$165Cheapest ticket

31kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Raleigh to Madison, WI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$178

Average bus trip duration1d 7h

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure5:35am

Distance759 miles (1223 km)

Latest bus departure9:20pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,140 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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

3.5/59,784 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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, Wanda Coach

Raleigh to Madison Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Madison?

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Frequently asked questions for your trip Raleigh - Madison, WI

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Raleigh and Madison!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Raleigh to Madison, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Raleigh to Madison will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Raleigh to Madison, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Raleigh to Madison, WI?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 7h	Avg Price$178	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 21h	Avg Price$406	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Raleigh by bus?

Bus from Raleigh to Madison, WI

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Train from Raleigh to Madison, WI

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