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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Waco is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 18h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Waco is to fly and drive which takes 7h 3m and costs $130 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Waco?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Waco. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at Waco via Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 53m.

How far is it from Madison to Waco?

The distance between Madison and Waco is 925 miles. The road distance is 1054.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Waco without a car is to bus which takes 25h 53m and costs $180 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Madison to Waco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Waco bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Madison to Waco?

The best way to get from Madison to Waco is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 25h 53m.

Where does the Madison to Waco bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Madison to Waco?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Waco is 1054 miles. It takes approximately 18h 3m to drive from Madison to Waco.

Where can I stay near Waco?

There are 183+ hotels available in Waco.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Waco by plane, bus, train, 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 Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Waco
best
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Waco (ACT)MSN - ACT
7h 58m
$147–652
Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)MSN - GRK
2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Waco
7h 3m
$133–620
Bus
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton StVan Galder
2. Take the bus from Chicago to WacoChicago
25h 53m
$184–352
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 Dallas
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop
29h 29m
$164–674
Drive 1,048.2 mi
1. Drive from Madison to Waco1,048.2 mi
18h 3m
$192–277
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Waco
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airport
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Waco (ACT)MKE - ACT
7h 49m
$186–803
Bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallas
4. Take the bus from Dallas to Waco
29h 55m
$209–712

Madison to Waco by bus

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25h 53mAverage Duration

$184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 919.2 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Waco, TX, USA?

American Airlines flies from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Waco (ACT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Waco via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Chicago in around 25h 53m.

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