How far is Madison from Appleton?

Madison and Appleton are 97 miles (155 km) apart.

Bus Madison to Appleton from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madison to Appleton on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:30pm	Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD)	2h 55m	5:25pm	Appleton WI (APP)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:15pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	3h 10m	5:25pm	Appleton WI (APP)	No tags

Next departures for Madison to Appleton on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD)	2h 55m	5:25pm	Appleton WI (APP)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:15pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	3h 10m	5:25pm	Appleton WI (APP)	No tags
Bus	6:45am	North Lake St	9h 45m	4:30pm	Appleton	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	9h 30m	4:30pm	Appleton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:36 AM CST.

Get from Madison to Appleton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

96 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus

3.5/5411 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

Traveling with Megabus from Madison to Appleton is an affordable and reliable way to reach your destination. The company provides amenities like comfortable seats and free Wi-Fi (on most buses), ensuring a comfortable journey. Discover an easy and budget-friendly travel option to Appleton with Megabus. Tickets start at just $35, with an average price of around $35, making it an accessible choice for travelers.

Megabus US Madison Appleton recent customer reviews

The bus driver was so helpful. He made sure I made my transfer that had 5-minutes between buses. It was a most comfortable ride, too.

Judy S.

May 9, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Madison, WI to Appleton by bus

How far is Madison from Appleton?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$32

11/17

$32

Today

$32

11/19

$32

11/20

$32

11/21

$32

11/22

$32

11/23

$56

The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Appleton was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $32

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 Appleton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $101 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Appleton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus 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.