Bus from Madison, WI to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Schedules

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Madison to San Diego on December 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Balboa ParkNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Downtown SD (Seaport)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags

Get from Madison to San Diego

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 21 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $323, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
2d 21hAverage Duration
2679 kmDistance
67kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madison, WI to San Diego, CA, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Madison to San Diego?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Madison to San Diego start from $323. The average price for this route is around $373. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Madison to San Diego?

    The average bus travel time from Madison to San Diego is 2d 21h, covering a distance of 2679 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 13h and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Madison to San Diego route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Madison to San Diego?

    The earliest bus departs from Madison to San Diego at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 1:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madison to San Diego?

    A bus trip from Madison to San Diego generates an estimated 67 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Madison to San Diego?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madison to San Diego?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Madison to San Diego?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madison to San Diego?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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