What is the distance between Los Angeles and Madison?

The distance separating Los Angeles and Madison is 1667 miles (2688 km).

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

If you're headed to Madison from Los Angeles, chances are that your bus will leave from UCLA and arrive at UW Memorial Union. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 28 at 11:50pm
Departure city: Los Angeles
Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
Arrival time: July 31 at 1:05pm
Destination city: Madison
Destination location: North Lake St
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 11h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 28 at 11:50pm
Departure city: Los Angeles
Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
Arrival time: July 31 at 10:15am
Destination city: Madison
Destination location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 8h
Departure time: July 28 at 11:50pm
Departure city: Los Angeles
Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
Arrival time: July 31 at 10:15am
Destination city: Madison
Destination location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 8h
Departure time: July 28 at 10:20pm
Departure city: Los Angeles
Departure location: Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
Arrival time: July 31 at 10:15am
Destination city: Madison
Destination location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 9h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Madison.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$151 - $534	Average Duration2d 10h	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$217 - $411	Average Duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 245kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Los Angeles to Madison

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Madison. The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $217, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2d 1hAverage Duration

$217Cheapest ticket

245kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles, US to Madison, WI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$251

Average bus trip duration2d 10h

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance1664 miles (2683 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,140 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

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.

FlixBus

3.5/59,784 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

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

Los Angeles to Madison Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Madison from Los Angeles, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Madison?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - East LA I-5 & I-710

E - Los Angeles International Airport

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Frequently asked questions for your trip Los Angeles, US - Madison, WI

What is the distance between Los Angeles and Madison?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Madison?

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Los Angeles to Madison.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Los Angeles to Madison, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Los Angeles to Madison.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Los Angeles to Madison, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to Madison, WI?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 10h	Avg Price$251	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 1h	Avg Price$296	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Los Angeles, US by bus?

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