How much is the bus ticket from Madison to New York City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Madison to New York City start from $97. The average price for this route is around $167. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Madison to New York City?

The average bus trip duration from Madison to New York City is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 801 miles (1292 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Madison to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 53 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madison to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from Madison to New York City at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 5:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madison to New York City?

A bus trip from Madison to New York City generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Madison to New York City?

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 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madison to New York City?

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Madison to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 New York City?

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 New York City from $98 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Madison to New York City on January 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	1d 20h	2:50pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	Cheapest
	4:20pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	1d 1h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	11:00am	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	1d 10h	10:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:45am	North Lake St	1d 2h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	1:25pm	North Lake St	1d 2h	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Madison to New York City on January 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	1d 9h	4:00am	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	4:20pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	1d 1h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	2:00pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	1d 3h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:45am	North Lake St	1d 2h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	1:25pm	North Lake St	1d 2h	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 6:19 AM CST.

Get from Madison to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

53bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

801 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Madison and New York City?

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 New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,719 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,982 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Madison, WI to New York City by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Madison to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Madison to New York City start from $97. The average price for this route is around $167. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Madison to New York City?
The average bus trip duration from Madison to New York City is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 801 miles (1292 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Madison to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 53 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madison to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Madison to New York City at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 5:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madison to New York City?
A bus trip from Madison to New York City generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Madison to New York City?
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 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madison to New York City?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Madison to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 New York City?
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

01/07

$220

01/08

$154

Today

$213

01/10

$160

01/11

$114

01/12

$118

01/13

$133

01/14

No data

The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to New York City was searched and found on Jan 11, 2026 with a price of $114

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $114 to $1,085 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $114 which is on 2026-01-11.

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.