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

The cheapest bus tickets from Madison to Saint Paul start at R 505. The average price for this route is around R 995. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Madison to Saint Paul?

The average bus journey time from Madison to Saint Paul is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 362 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madison to Saint Paul?

The earliest bus departs from Madison to Saint Paul at 06:30. And the latest bus departs at 19:10.

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

A bus trip from Madison to Saint Paul produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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 5733 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 R 488 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Madison to Saint Paul on 18 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:20	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	6h 15m	16:35	Union Depot	Cheapest
21:10	North Lake St	4h	01:10	Union Depot	Fastest
05:45	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	12h 56m	18:41	Union Depot	No tags
13:15	North Lake St	4h 50m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
08:20	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	14h 36m	22:56	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures from Madison to Saint Paul on 19 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:20	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	6h 15m	16:35	Union Depot	Cheapest
21:10	North Lake St	4h	01:10	Union Depot	Fastest
05:45	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	12h 56m	18:41	Union Depot	No tags
13:15	North Lake St	4h 50m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
14:00	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	5h 50m	19:50	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures from Madison to Saint Paul on 20 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:20	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	6h 15m	16:35	Union Depot	Cheapest
19:10	North Lake St	4h 45m	23:55	Union Depot	Fastest
05:45	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	12h 56m	18:41	Union Depot	No tags
13:15	North Lake St	4h 50m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
08:20	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	14h 36m	22:56	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures from Madison to Saint Paul on 21 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:20	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	6h 15m	16:35	Union Depot	Cheapest
19:10	North Lake St	4h 45m	23:55	Union Depot	Fastest
05:45	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	12h 56m	18:41	Union Depot	No tags
13:15	North Lake St	4h 50m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
08:20	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	14h 36m	22:56	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures from Madison to Saint Paul on 22 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:10	North Lake St	4h 45m	23:55	Union Depot	CheapestFastest
05:45	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	12h 56m	18:41	Union Depot	No tags
13:15	North Lake St	4h 50m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
08:20	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	14h 36m	22:56	Union Depot	No tags
12:50	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	5h 15m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures from Madison to Saint Paul on 23 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:10	North Lake St	4h 45m	23:55	Union Depot	CheapestFastest
05:45	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	12h 56m	18:41	Union Depot	No tags
13:15	North Lake St	4h 50m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
08:20	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	14h 36m	22:56	Union Depot	No tags
12:50	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	5h 15m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags

Next departures from Madison to Saint Paul on 24 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:20	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	6h 15m	16:35	Union Depot	Cheapest
19:10	North Lake St	4h 45m	23:55	Union Depot	Fastest
05:45	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	12h 56m	18:41	Union Depot	No tags
13:15	North Lake St	4h 50m	18:05	Union Depot	No tags
08:20	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	14h 36m	22:56	Union Depot	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:05 AM 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 R 505, 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
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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

4/55 740 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512 081 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Jefferson Lines

4/5766 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.3

Greyhound

3.5/587 507 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87507 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 878

Greyhound Madison Saint Paul recent customer reviews

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

Peter C.

14 March 2020

Good job!

Kittikun K.

2 January 2020

Bus was in horrible shape

Monet L.

19 July 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 505. The average price for this route is around R 995. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Madison to Saint Paul?
The average bus journey time from Madison to Saint Paul is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 362 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madison to Saint Paul?
The earliest bus departs from Madison to Saint Paul at 06:30. And the latest bus departs at 19:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madison to Saint Paul?
A bus trip from Madison to Saint Paul produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madison to Saint Paul?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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

15/01

R 875

16/01

R 1 043

Today

R 488

18/01

R 488

19/01

R 488

20/01

R 488

21/01

R 488

22/01

R 757

The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Saint Paul, US was searched and found on 17 Jan 2026 with a price of R 488

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 R 488 to R 5 987 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 R 488, which is on 2026-01-18.

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.