How far is Madison from Janesville?

About 32 miles (52 km) separate Madison and Janesville.

Bus Madison to Janesville from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madison to Janesville on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20pm	Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD)	40m	5:00pm	Janesville WI (JVL)	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	35m	7:35am	Janesville	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	North Lake St	50m	7:35am	Janesville	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	50m	5:00pm	Janesville WI (JVL)	No tags

Next departures for Madison to Janesville on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	North Lake St	50m	7:35am	Janesville	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	35m	7:35am	Janesville	Fastest
Bus	4:10pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	50m	5:00pm	Janesville WI (JVL)	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD)	40m	5:00pm	Janesville WI (JVL)	No tags

Next departures for Madison to Janesville on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	North Lake St	50m	7:35am	Janesville	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	35m	7:35am	Janesville	Fastest
Bus	4:10pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	50m	5:00pm	Janesville WI (JVL)	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD)	40m	5:00pm	Janesville WI (JVL)	No tags

Next departures for Madison to Janesville on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	North Lake St	50m	7:35am	Janesville	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	35m	7:35am	Janesville	Fastest
Bus	4:10pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	50m	5:00pm	Janesville WI (JVL)	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD)	40m	5:00pm	Janesville WI (JVL)	No tags

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Get from Madison to Janesville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

40mAverage Duration

32 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

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 Janesville 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 Janesville with Megabus. Tickets start at just $18, with an average price of around $19, making it an accessible choice for travelers.

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

How far is Madison from Janesville?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$10

11/18

$11

Today

$15

11/20

$11

11/21

$10

11/22

$10

11/23

$10

11/24

$11

The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Janesville, WI was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $10

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 Janesville, WI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $18 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Janesville, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Megabus 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.