The average bus between Madison and State College takes 23h 45m and the fastest bus takes 21h. The bus service runs several times per day from Madison to State College. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Madison and State College. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madison is at 2:00 PM which arrives into State College at 4:44 PM. All services require a transfer at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and take an average of 23h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 44m • 2 changes
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26h 44m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Madison to State College. However, there are services departing from Madison station and arriving at State College station via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.
Madison to State College bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Madison to State College bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at State College Regional Airport station.
Book your Madison to State College bus tickets online with Vangalder Bus, Flixbus USA and Fullington Trailways.
The distance between Madison and State College is 986.9 km. The road distance is 1,232 km.
You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to State College via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and State College in around 18h 46m.