How far is Madison from New York City?

The distance separating Madison and New York City is 807 miles (1301 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madison to New York City?

Most of the buses traveling from Madison to New York City leave from UW Memorial Union and arrive at New York Port Authority. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Central Park, Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island, World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial, The Shed and Whitney Museum of American Art.

Bus Madison to New York City from $117 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Madison to New York City on November 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:25pm	North Lake St	1d 2h	5:15pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	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.	1:25pm	North Lake St	1d 1h	4:20pm	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: Yesterday at 8:27 AM CST.

Get from Madison to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

801 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 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, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Stops in New York City

A - New York Port Authority

B - GW Bridge

C - Chinatown

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

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

How far is Madison from New York City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madison to New York City?
What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

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

$175

11/17

$213

Today

$198

11/19

$234

11/20

$284

11/21

$295

11/22

$218

11/23

$202

The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to New York City was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $175

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 $175 to $2,010 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 $202 which is on 2025-11-23.

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.