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Trip Overview

The bus between San Jose and Madison takes 2d 13h. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from San Jose 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.

2d 13h
Duration
2,494 mi
Distance
$534
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

San Jose to Madison bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between San Jose and Madison. The service departs San Jose at 5:45 AM in the morning, which arrives into Madison at 21:10:00. All services require a transfer at Oakland and take an average of 2d 13h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Jose 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.

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  • Distance: 2,493.9 mi
  • Duration: 2d 13h

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 7h.

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