What is the cheapest way to get from Boulder to Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Madison is to bus which costs $110 - $290 and takes 27h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boulder to Madison?

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Madison is to bus and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Boulder and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Boulder station to Madison. However, there are services departing from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 and arriving at Madison via Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 56m.

How far is it from Boulder to Madison?

The distance between Boulder and Madison is 879 miles. The road distance is 955.4 miles.

How do I travel from Boulder to Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Boulder to Madison without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 17m and costs $170 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Boulder to Madison?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Boulder to Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boulder to Madison bus from?

Boulder to Madison bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1.

Where does the Boulder to Madison bus arrive?

Boulder to Madison bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Boulder and Madison?

Madison is 1h ahead of Boulder. It is currently 12:06 AM in Boulder and 1:06 AM in Madison.

Can I drive from Boulder to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Madison is 955 miles. It takes approximately 15h 39m to drive from Boulder to Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 142+ hotels available in Madison.

Boulder to Madison - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Boulder to Madison by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)DEN - MSN
5h 20m
$128–708
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
27h 56m
$110–288
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
25h 17m
$173–293
Drive 949.8 mi
1. Drive from Boulder to Madison949.8 mi
15h 39m
$174–251
Bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)DEN - MKE
3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.
7h 38m
$186–961
Bus via Champaign
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver to Champaign
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
4. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
30h 11m
$208–443

Boulder to Madison by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

25h 17mAverage Duration

$173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 874 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Madison via Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 56m.

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