How much is the bus ticket from Madison to Saint Paul?

The cheapest bus tickets from Madison to Saint Paul start from $43. The average price for this route is around $85. 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 Madison to Saint Paul?

The average bus travel time from Madison to Saint Paul is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 362 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Madison to Saint Paul route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Jefferson Lines , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Madison to Saint Paul?

The earliest bus departs from Madison to Saint Paul at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 7:10pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madison to Saint Paul?

A bus trip from Madison to Saint Paul generates an estimated 9 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 Madison to Saint Paul?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madison to Saint Paul?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Madison to Saint Paul?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madison to Saint Paul?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Madison to Saint Paul from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Madison to Saint Paul on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:10pm	North Lake St	4h 45m	11:55pm	Union Depot	CheapestFastest
		6:45pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	5h 10m	11:55pm	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures for Madison to Saint Paul on January 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:20am	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	6h 15m	4:35pm	Union Depot	Cheapest
7:10pm	North Lake St	4h 45m	11:55pm	Union Depot	Fastest
5:45am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	12h 56m	6:41pm	Union Depot	No tags
1:15pm	North Lake St	4h 50m	6:05pm	Union Depot	No tags
8:20am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	14h 36m	10:56pm	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures for Madison to Saint Paul on January 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:20am	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	6h 15m	4:35pm	Union Depot	Cheapest
7:10pm	North Lake St	4h 45m	11:55pm	Union Depot	Fastest
5:45am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	12h 56m	6:41pm	Union Depot	No tags
1:15pm	North Lake St	4h 50m	6:05pm	Union Depot	No tags
8:20am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	14h 36m	10:56pm	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures for Madison to Saint Paul on January 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:10pm	North Lake St	4h	1:10am	Union Depot	CheapestFastest
5:45am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	12h 56m	6:41pm	Union Depot	No tags
1:15pm	North Lake St	4h 50m	6:05pm	Union Depot	No tags
8:20am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	14h 36m	10:56pm	Union Depot	No tags
7:10pm	North Lake St	4h 45m	11:55pm	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures for Madison to Saint Paul on January 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:10pm	North Lake St	4h	1:10am	Union Depot	CheapestFastest
5:45am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	12h 56m	6:41pm	Union Depot	No tags
1:15pm	North Lake St	4h 50m	6:05pm	Union Depot	No tags
8:20am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	14h 36m	10:56pm	Union Depot	No tags
7:10pm	North Lake St	4h 45m	11:55pm	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures for Madison to Saint Paul on January 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:20am	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	6h 15m	4:35pm	Union Depot	Cheapest
7:10pm	North Lake St	4h 45m	11:55pm	Union Depot	Fastest
5:45am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	12h 56m	6:41pm	Union Depot	No tags
1:15pm	North Lake St	4h 50m	6:05pm	Union Depot	No tags
8:20am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	14h 36m	10:56pm	Union Depot	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:50 PM CST.

Get from Madison to Saint Paul

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

362 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Madison and Saint Paul?

Stops in Madison

A
UW Memorial Union
800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53715, USA
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B
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
4 Collins Ct, Madison, WI 53716, USA
Map

Stops in Saint Paul

A
Union Depot
240 Kellogg Blvd E (Union Depot), St Paul, MN 55101
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B
178 Cesar Chavez St
178 Cesar Chavez St, St Paul MN 55107, USA
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,737 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,052 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Jefferson Lines

4/5765 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

Greyhound

3.5/587,501 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87501 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 $75

Greyhound Madison Saint Paul recent customer reviews

Cleanliness is very important the bus smelled like urine other then that everything was good.

Peter C.

March 14, 2020

Good job!

Kittikun K.

January 2, 2020

Bus was in horrible shape

Monet L.

July 19, 2019

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madison, WI to Saint Paul, US 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 Madison to Saint Paul?
The cheapest bus tickets from Madison to Saint Paul start from $43. The average price for this route is around $85. 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 Madison to Saint Paul?
The average bus travel time from Madison to Saint Paul is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 362 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Madison to Saint Paul route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Jefferson Lines, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Madison to Saint Paul?
The earliest bus departs from Madison to Saint Paul at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 7:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madison to Saint Paul?
A bus trip from Madison to Saint Paul generates an estimated 9 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 Madison to Saint Paul?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madison to Saint Paul?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Madison to Saint Paul?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madison to Saint Paul?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

01-13

$67

01-14

$70

Today

$42

01-16

$42

01-17

$42

01-18

$70

01-19

$67

01-20

$42

The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Saint Paul, US was searched and found on Jan 15, 2026 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $459 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Saint Paul, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2026-01-16.

Usually Amtrak 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.