What is the travel distance from Albany to Madison?

About 791 miles (1276 km) separate Albany and Madison.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albany to Madison?

The majority of buses traveling from Albany to Madison start their journey at SUNY Collins Circle and wind up at UW Memorial Union. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Albany to Madison from $165 | Refundable Tickets

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Departure time: October 3 at 11:50am
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
Arrival time: October 4 at 6:55pm
Destination city: Madison
Destination location: North Lake St
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 8h
Departure time: October 3 at 11:50am
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
Arrival time: October 4 at 6:55pm
Destination city: Madison
Destination location: North Lake St
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 8h
Departure time: October 3 at 11:50am
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
Arrival time: October 4 at 6:40pm
Destination city: Madison
Destination location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 7h
Departure time: October 3 at 2:10pm
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: SUNY Collins Circle
Arrival time: October 5 at 11:40am
Destination city: Madison
Destination location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 22h
Departure time: October 3 at 2:10pm
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: SUNY Collins Circle
Arrival time: October 5 at 11:40am
Destination city: Madison
Destination location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 22h

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$165 - $292	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$142 - $261	Average Duration22h 30m	CO₂ emissions 116kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Albany to Madison

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Madison. The journey takes about 22 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

22h 30mAverage Duration

$142Cheapest ticket

116kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Albany, NY to Madison, WI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$174

Average bus trip duration1d 12h

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure4:20am

Distance790 miles (1274 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,365 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,229 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

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Where are the popular stops in Albany and Madison?

Stops in Albany

A - SUNY Collins Circle

B - Albany Airport

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

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What's the cheapest way to go from Albany, NY to Madison, WI?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 12h	Avg Price$174	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time22h 30m	Avg Price$252	Daily Departures5

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Where are the popular stops in Albany and Madison?

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