What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Ann Arbor?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Ann Arbor is to bus which costs $45 - $120 and takes 9h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Ann Arbor?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Ann Arbor is to fly and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $70 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Ann Arbor. However, there are services departing from Madison, WI-Lake St. and arriving at Ann Arbor via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Madison to Ann Arbor?

The distance between Madison and Ann Arbor is 355 miles. The road distance is 389 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Ann Arbor without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Ann Arbor without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 14m and costs $60 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Ann Arbor?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Madison to Ann Arbor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Ann Arbor bus from?

Madison to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Madison, WI-Lake St. station.

Where does the Madison to Ann Arbor bus arrive?

Madison to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.

What is the time difference between Madison and Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Madison. It is currently 2:51 AM in Madison and 3:51 AM in Ann Arbor.

Can I drive from Madison to Ann Arbor?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Ann Arbor is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Madison to Ann Arbor.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madison to Ann Arbor?

Book your Madison to Ann Arbor bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ann Arbor?

There are 119+ hotels available in Ann Arbor.

Madison to Ann Arbor - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Madison to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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

Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
best
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSN - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
4h 49m
$71–422
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Madison
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Ann Arborbus FlixBus 2550
9h 25m
$47–119
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
9h 14m
$62–151
Drive 386.8 mi
1. Drive from Madison to Ann Arborcar 386.8 mi
6h 30m
$71–102
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 10m
$210–623
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
7h 20m
$169–400
Bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 18m
$69–204
Bus, train via Gary
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Ann Arborbus
11h 30m
$69–124

Madison to Ann Arbor by bus and train

21Weekly Services

9h 14mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Madison to Ann Arbor.

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Distance: 352.5 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Ann Arbor via Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 9h 25m.

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