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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Boulder is to bus which costs $110 - $250 and takes 28h 4m.

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 38m and costs $150 - $850.

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 Madison and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 4m.

How far is it from Madison to Boulder?

The distance between Madison and Boulder is 881 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 4m and costs $170 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Madison station.

Where does the Madison to Boulder bus arrive?

Madison to Boulder bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Madison and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h behind Madison. It is currently 3:58 AM in Madison and 2:58 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 38m to drive from Madison to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 165+ hotels available in Boulder.

Madison to Boulder - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 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)MSN - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
5h 38m
$155–805
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid AveFf1 / ...
28h 4m
$111–250
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder StationFf1 / ...
25h 4m
$174–382
Drive 950 mi
1. Drive from Madison to Boulder950 mi
15h 38m
$174–251
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airport
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Denver (DEN)MKE - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
7h 7m
$203–956
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 Departures
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)ORD - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
8h 21m
$332–791
Bus via Burlington
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
2. Take the bus from Chicago, IL to Burlington, IA
3. Take the bus from Burlington to Denver
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder StationFf1 / ...
29h 47m
$207–425

Madison to Boulder by bus and train

7Weekly Services

25h 4mAverage Duration

$174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 876.1 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Madison to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 28h 4m.

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