How much is the bus ticket from Eau Claire to Madison?

The cheapest bus tickets from Eau Claire to Madison start from $42. The average price for this route is around $64. 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 Eau Claire to Madison?

The average bus travel time from Eau Claire to Madison is 3h 35m, covering a distance of 265 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h and is operated by Badger Bus .

Which bus companies service the Eau Claire to Madison route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Badger Bus , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Eau Claire to Madison at 7:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Eau Claire to Madison generates an estimated 7 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 Eau Claire to Madison?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Badger Bus , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badger Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.3.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Badger Bus , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Eau Claire to Madison?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Badger Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Bus Eau Claire to Madison from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Eau Claire to Madison on December 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:50pm	Eau Claire	3h 25m	5:15pm	North Lake St	Cheapest
Bus	9:50am	Eau Claire	3h 25m	1:15pm	North Lake St	Fastest
Bus	7:05am	Eau Claire	3h 35m	10:40am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Eau Claire	3h 50m	1:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Eau Claire	3h 45m	5:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Eau Claire to Madison on December 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Eau Claire	3h 35m	10:40am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	9:50am	Eau Claire	3h 25m	1:15pm	North Lake St	Fastest
Bus	1:50pm	Eau Claire	3h 25m	5:15pm	North Lake St	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Eau Claire	3h 50m	1:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Eau Claire	3h 45m	5:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Eau Claire to Madison on December 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Eau Claire	3h 35m	10:40am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Campus	3h	8:15pm	North Lake St	Fastest
Bus	9:50am	Eau Claire	3h 25m	1:15pm	North Lake St	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Eau Claire	3h 25m	5:15pm	North Lake St	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Eau Claire	3h 50m	1:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Eau Claire to Madison on December 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Eau Claire	3h 35m	10:40am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	9:50am	Eau Claire	3h 25m	1:15pm	North Lake St	Fastest
Bus	1:50pm	Eau Claire	3h 25m	5:15pm	North Lake St	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Eau Claire	3h 50m	1:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Eau Claire	3h 45m	5:35pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Eau Claire to Madison on December 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Eau Claire	3h 35m	10:40am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Campus	3h	8:15pm	North Lake St	Fastest
Bus	9:50am	Eau Claire	3h 25m	1:15pm	North Lake St	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Eau Claire	3h 25m	5:15pm	North Lake St	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Eau Claire	3h 50m	1:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:24 PM CST.

Get from Eau Claire to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

3h 35mAverage Duration

265 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Eau Claire and Madison?

Stops in Eau Claire

A
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Campus
Eau Claire Bus Stop, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
Visit page

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

3.5/511,711 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11711 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $42

FlixBus Eau Claire Madison recent customer reviews

Bus was late and bus driver was distracted. He was on the phone, eating lunch, and then snacking on pumpkin seeds for the entire trip. We often veered into other lanes and got honked at 3 times. I felt unsafe.

Noelle Y.

April 2, 2024

Badger Bus

4/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.3

Greyhound

3.5/587,448 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87448 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $50

Greyhound Eau Claire Madison recent customer reviews

Not satisfied with this hatred induced passenger of them. I feel like our race had something to do with it

Sarad A.

November 14, 2020

awful, we’re very difficult and cause me to miss my bus and the refunding process was highly inconvenient

Grace G.

January 21, 2020

I was pleased with the new bus with updated electrical and usb and safety features. It was a pleasant trip.

Rosanne N.

October 11, 2019

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire to Madison?
The cheapest bus tickets from Eau Claire to Madison start from $42. The average price for this route is around $64. 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 Eau Claire to Madison?
The average bus travel time from Eau Claire to Madison is 3h 35m, covering a distance of 265 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h and is operated by Badger Bus.
Which bus companies service the Eau Claire to Madison route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Badger Bus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Eau Claire to Madison?
The earliest bus departs from Eau Claire to Madison at 7:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Eau Claire to Madison?
A bus trip from Eau Claire to Madison generates an estimated 7 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 Eau Claire to Madison?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Badger Bus, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Eau Claire to Madison?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badger Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.3.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Eau Claire to Madison?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Badger Bus, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Eau Claire to Madison?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Badger Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 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

12-21

$65

12-22

$73

Today

$71

12-24

$73

12-25

$54

12-26

$55

12-27

$54

12-28

$51

The cheapest trip from Eau Claire to Madison, WI was searched and found on Dec 28, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $93 for a bus ticket from Eau Claire to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-12-28.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.