Bus Tickets from Madison, WI to San Francisco, US

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Next departures for Madison to San Francisco on November 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		North Lake St
    		San Francisco Bus StationCheapest
    Amtrak
      		Dutch Mill Park & Ride
      		Mission St & Fremont StFastest
      Amtrak
        		Dutch Mill Park & Ride
        		Mission St & Fremont StNo tags
        Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
          		Dutch Mill Park & Ride
          		San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
          Amtrak
            		University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center
            		Mission St & Fremont StNo tags

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            Get from Madison to San Francisco

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 2 days, 15 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $571, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            4bus per day
            2d 15hAverage Duration
            2835 kmDistance
            71kgCO₂ emissions

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

            1. How far is Madison from San Francisco?

              The distance between Madison and San Francisco is around 2841 km (1761 miles).

            2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madison to San Francisco?

              Buses traveling this route start their trip at UW Memorial Union, in Madison, and end it at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco.

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            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madison, WI to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Nov 8, 2025 with a price of $510

            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 San Francisco, US, as early as possible.

            You can expect to pay from $510 to $3,239 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $510 which is on 2025-11-08.

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