How far is Madison from Columbus?

Madison and Columbus are 27 miles (43 km) apart.

Bus Madison to Columbus from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Madison to Columbus on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30pm	Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD)	40m	3:10pm	Columbus Amtrak	CheapestFastest
5:45am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	8h 10m	1:55pm	Columbus Amtrak	No tags
2:15pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	55m	3:10pm	Columbus Amtrak	No tags
8:20am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	9h 35m	5:55pm	Columbus Amtrak	No tags
8:20am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	9h 35m	5:55pm	Columbus Amtrak	No tags

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Get from Madison to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

40mAverage Duration

26 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

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Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Megabus

3.5/5411 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

Traveling with Megabus from Madison to Columbus 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 Columbus with Megabus. Tickets start at just $17, with an average price of around $17, making it an accessible choice for travelers.

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

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The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Columbus, WI was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $14

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 Columbus, WI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $215 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Columbus, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-20.