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Trip Overview

The average bus between Madison and Washington DC takes 21h 49m and the fastest bus takes 21h 40m. 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.

21h 49m
Duration
881 mi
Distance
$176
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 18m
$129–269

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 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and take an average of 21h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 881.5 mi
  • Duration: 21h 49m

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, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 22h 18m.

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