How far is Madison from Los Angeles?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Madison to Los Angeles leave from UW Memorial Union and arrive at UCLA. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Los Angeles County Museum Of Art, Battleship USS Iowa BB-61, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Griffith Park and Norton Simon Museum.

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

Average ticket price$466

Average bus trip duration2d 6h

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure6:45am

Distance1664 miles (2683 km)

Latest bus departure7:55pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,143 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

3.5/59,795 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.

Amtrak

4/55,349 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

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Where are the popular stops in Madison and Los Angeles?

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

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

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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