What is the distance between Newark and Madison?

Newark and Madison are 798 miles (1287 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Newark to Madison?

If you're headed to Madison from Newark, chances are that your bus will depart from Penn Station and arrive at UW Memorial Union. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Newark to Madison from $98 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Newark to Madison on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:05pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 20h	6:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:10pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 3h	6:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:10pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 3h	6:55pm	North Lake St	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:40pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 21h	6:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:40pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 21h	6:55pm	North Lake St	No tags

Get from Newark to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d Average Duration

793 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,384 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 Newark and Madison?

Stops in Newark

A - Penn Station

B - Newark Liberty International Airport

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

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

What is the distance between Newark and Madison?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Newark to Madison?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

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11/19

$218

Today

$104

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11/22

$98

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The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $98

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Newark, NJ to Madison, WI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $98 to $218 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $98 which is on 2025-11-22.