How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Madison?

The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Madison start from $189. The average price for this route is around $269. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Boston to Madison?

The average bus travel time from Boston to Madison is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 1498 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Boston to Madison route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Boston to Madison?

The earliest bus departs from Boston to Madison at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Madison?

A bus trip from Boston to Madison generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Boston to Madison?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11648 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Madison?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Boston to Madison?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Madison?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Boston to Madison from $242 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Madison on December 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 18h	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	1d 16h	12:45pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 19h	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	1d 23h	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Madison on December 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 19h	3:50pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	1d 7h	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 18h	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	1d 7h	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Madison on December 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 18h	7:00pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	1d 7h	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 12h	12:45pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	1d 7h	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Madison on December 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	1d 16h	12:45pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 7h	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 18h	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 7h	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Madison on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 12h	12:45pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	1d 7h	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	1d 23h	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	1d 7h	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Madison on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	1d 7h	3:50pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	1d 7h	3:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 18h	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 19h	3:50pm	North Lake St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:53 AM EST.

Get from Boston to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $189, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

1d 16hAverage Duration

1498 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Madison?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Visit page
B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Visit page
C
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Stops in Madison

A
UW Memorial Union
800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53715, USA
B
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
4 Collins Ct, Madison, WI 53716, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,735 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,451 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Madison, WI by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Madison?
The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Madison start from $189. The average price for this route is around $269. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Boston to Madison?
The average bus travel time from Boston to Madison is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 1498 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Boston to Madison route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Boston to Madison?
The earliest bus departs from Boston to Madison at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Madison?
A bus trip from Boston to Madison generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Boston to Madison?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11648 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Madison?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Boston to Madison?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Madison?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-23

$365

12-24

$343

Today

$272

12-26

$340

12-27

$256

12-28

$278

12-29

$244

12-30

$286

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Madison, WI was searched and found on Dec 29, 2025 with a price of $244

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston, MA, US to Madison, WI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $244 to $396 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $244 which is on 2025-12-29.