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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Boulder is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 15h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $150 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Boulder. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 31m.

How far is it from Madison to Boulder?

The distance between Madison and Boulder is 880 miles. The road distance is 955.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Boulder without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 3m and costs $280 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Madison to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Boulder bus from?

Madison to Boulder bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Where does the Madison to Boulder bus arrive?

Madison to Boulder bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.

What is the time difference between Madison and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h behind Madison. It is currently 12:49 PM in Madison and 11:49 AM in Boulder.

Can I drive from Madison to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Boulder is 956 miles. It takes approximately 15h 42m to drive from Madison to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 148+ hotels available in Boulder.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Boulder by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Denver (DEN)plane MSN - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 35m
$155–855
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
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 Denver (DEN)plane ORD - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
8h 22m
$108–493
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus Ff1 / ...
25h 3m
$285–644
Bus
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid Avebus Ff1 / ...
30h 31m
$200–384
Drive 950 mi
1. Drive from Madison to Bouldercar 950 mi
15h 42m
$174–251
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 Denver (DEN)plane MKE - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
7h 12m
$183–971

Madison to Boulder by bus and train

7Weekly Services

25h 3mAverage Duration

$285Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Madison to Boulder.

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Distance: 875.2 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Broadway & Euclid Ave via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 30h 31m.

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