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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manhattan and Madison takes 23h 43m and the fastest bus takes 21h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manhattan to Madison. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

23h 43m
Duration
1,146 mi
Distance
$247
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manhattan to Madison bus times

Buses run twice daily between Manhattan and Madison. The earliest departure is at 10:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Madison at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 23h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches24h 25m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches21h 40m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USARockland Coaches26h 39m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USARockland Coaches24h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USARockland Coaches21h 40m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USARockland Coaches24h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USARockland Coaches21h 40m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USARockland Coaches24h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USARockland Coaches21h 40m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USARockland Coaches24h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USARockland Coaches21h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USARockland Coaches26h 39m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manhattan to Madison? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manhattan to Madison.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,146.5 mi
  • Duration: 23h 43m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from New York Midtown to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Chicago Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 24h 50m.

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