There are 4 ways to get from Madison Airport (MSN) to Appleton by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Madison
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 42m$23–109Drive 103.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Appletoncar 103.2 mi
1h 55m$19–28Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madison-MSN to Appleton103.2 mi
1h 55mBus via La Crosse
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus Jefferson 966
- Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Appleton Valley Transitbus La Crosse
9h 23m$51–118
Madison Airport (MSN) to Appleton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madison Airport (MSN) to Appleton is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Madison Airport (MSN) to Appleton is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Madison Airport (MSN) to Appleton station. However, there are services departing from Airport at Terminal Door 6 and arriving at Appleton Amtrak Station via Capitol Square, Madison, WI-Lake St. and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Madison Airport (MSN) and Appleton is 192 miles. The road distance is 103.8 miles.
The best way to get from Madison Airport (MSN) to Appleton without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $23 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Madison Airport (MSN) to Appleton, including transfers.
Madison Airport (MSN) to Appleton bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Madison, WI-Lake St. station.
Madison Airport (MSN) to Appleton bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madison Airport (MSN) to Appleton is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Madison Airport (MSN) to Appleton.
There are 76+ hotels available in Appleton.
What companies run services between Madison Airport (MSN), USA and Appleton, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Airport at Terminal Door 6 to Appleton Amtrak Station via E Gorham at N Blair, Capitol Square, East Campus, Madison, WI-Lake St., Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, and Milwaukee in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Appleton Valley Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34–39
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madison Airport (MSN) and Appleton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











