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Trip Overview

The average bus between Madison and Washington DC takes 22h 34m and the fastest bus takes 21h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madison to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h 34m
Duration
882 mi
Distance
$192
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
  2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
22h 20m
$145–284

Madison to Washington DC bus times

Buses run twice daily between Madison and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Madison is at 1:00 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and take an average of 22h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 882.1 mi
  • Duration: 22h 34m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Washington DC via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 22h 20m.

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