There are 3 ways to get from Madison to Wisconsin Rapids by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus Jefferson 966
- Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus La Crosse
5h 35m$43–107Drive 108 mi
cheapest- Drive from Madison to Wisconsin Rapidscar 108 mi
2h 4m$20–29Bus, drive (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus FlixBus 2548
- Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Wisconsin Rapidscar
2h 21m$26–37
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Wisconsin Rapids is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to Wisconsin Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $19 - $29.
The distance between Madison and Wisconsin Rapids is 242 miles. The road distance is 108.6 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to Wisconsin Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Madison to Wisconsin Rapids, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Wisconsin Rapids is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Madison to Wisconsin Rapids.
There are 48+ hotels available in Wisconsin Rapids.
What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Madison to Wisconsin Rapids via La Crosse, La Crosse Grand River Station, and Wisconsin Rapids Lamers in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- 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
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Wisconsin Rapids Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–25
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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