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- This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: July 28 atDeparture city: La CrosseDeparture location: La Crosse MTU Transit CenterArrival time: July 28 atDestination city: MadisonDestination location: University of Wisconsin - Gordon CenterOperated by: Jefferson Lines
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: July 28 atDeparture city: La CrosseDeparture location: La Crosse St Andrew StArrival time: July 28 atDestination city: MadisonDestination location: Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)Operated by: Megabus US
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: July 28 atDeparture city: La CrosseDeparture location: La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)Arrival time: July 28 atDestination city: MadisonDestination location: Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)Operated by: Megabus USVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from La Crosse to MadisonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Madison. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip La Crosse, WI - Madison, WI
What is the distance between La Crosse and Madison?
The distance between La Crosse and Madison is approximately 171 km (106 miles).
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The cheapest trip from La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI was searched and found on Jul 26, 2025 with a price of US$25To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$25 to US$33 for a bus ticket from La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$29 which is on 2025-07-29.
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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between La Crosse and Madison!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from La Crosse 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 La Crosse to Madison.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from La Crosse to Madison while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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