What is the distance between La Crosse and Madison?

The distance between La Crosse and Madison is approximately 171 km (106 miles).

Bus La Crosse to Madison from US$25 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for La Crosse to Madison on August 31
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30pm	La Crosse MTU Transit Center	2h 20m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Cheapest
2:35pm	632 17th Street North	2h 15m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Fastest
4:00pm	La Crosse St Andrew St	3h 30m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags
2:35pm	632 17th Street North	2h 15m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	No tags
4:10pm	La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)	3h 20m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags

Next departures for La Crosse to Madison on September 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		2:35pm	632 17th Street North	2h 15m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	CheapestFastest
		4:00pm	La Crosse St Andrew St	3h 30m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags

Next departures for La Crosse to Madison on September 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:00pm	La Crosse St Andrew St	3h 30m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	Cheapest
4:10pm	La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)	3h 20m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	Fastest
4:10pm	La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)	3h 20m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags

Next departures for La Crosse to Madison on September 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30pm	La Crosse MTU Transit Center	2h 20m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Cheapest
2:35pm	632 17th Street North	2h 15m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Fastest
4:00pm	La Crosse St Andrew St	3h 30m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags
2:35pm	632 17th Street North	2h 15m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	No tags
4:10pm	La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)	3h 20m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags

Next departures for La Crosse to Madison on September 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30pm	La Crosse MTU Transit Center	2h 20m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Cheapest
2:35pm	632 17th Street North	2h 15m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	Fastest
4:00pm	La Crosse St Andrew St	3h 30m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags
2:35pm	632 17th Street North	2h 15m	4:50pm	University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center	No tags
4:10pm	La Crosse WI - University of Wisconsin (LSW)	3h 20m	7:30pm	Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from La Crosse to Madison

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$26 - US$36	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$56 - US$563	Average Duration10h 13m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from La Crosse to Madison

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Madison. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

US$26Cheapest ticket

4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$32

Average Bus Trip Duration3h 20m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure2:30pm

Distance170 km

Latest bus departure4:10pm

Compare bus companies

Megabus

3.5/5399 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.3

Based on 399 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Megabus ticket prices on this trip start at US$32

Jefferson Lines La Crosse Madison recent customer reviews

It was nice, though I didn’t get a row to myself and had to sit next to someone, but they were nice.

Allie N.

May 3, 2025

It was nice but we stopped in two cities and didn’t drop anyone off which was peculiar

Jacob W.

February 18, 2023

Late bus, driver was swerving the whole time. People were smoking weed part of the ride. Not good.

Evan B.

February 12, 2023

Jefferson Lines

4/5755 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.8

According to customer reviews, there have been complaints about the bus driver being very late and displaying rude and unprofessional behavior. Additionally, some customers reported that the driver pulled over on the side of the highway to use the restroom. There were also mentions of a late bus with a swerving driver and passengers smoking weed during the ride. However, it's worth noting that some customers appreciated that buses were on time but emphasized the importance of adhering to COVID-19 safety measures onboard.

Jefferson Lines La Crosse Madison recent customer reviews

It was nice, though I didn’t get a row to myself and had to sit next to someone, but they were nice.

Allie N.

May 3, 2025

It was nice but we stopped in two cities and didn’t drop anyone off which was peculiar

Jacob W.

February 18, 2023

Late bus, driver was swerving the whole time. People were smoking weed part of the ride. Not good.

Evan B.

February 12, 2023

Amtrak

4/55,434 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5434 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$36

Jefferson Lines La Crosse Madison recent customer reviews

It was nice, though I didn’t get a row to myself and had to sit next to someone, but they were nice.

Allie N.

May 3, 2025

It was nice but we stopped in two cities and didn’t drop anyone off which was peculiar

Jacob W.

February 18, 2023

Late bus, driver was swerving the whole time. People were smoking weed part of the ride. Not good.

Evan B.

February 12, 2023

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La Crosse to Madison Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip La Crosse, WI - Madison, WI

What is the distance between La Crosse and Madison?
The distance between La Crosse and Madison is approximately 171 km (106 miles).

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

Best price found

08-29

US$25

08-30

US$25

Today

US$25

09-01

US$25

09-02

US$29

09-03

US$25

09-04

US$29

09-05

US$25

The cheapest trip from La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI was searched and found on Aug 29, 2025 with a price of US$25

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

You can expect to pay from US$25 to US$33 for a bus ticket from La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$25 which is on 2025-09-01.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between La Crosse and Madison!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from La Crosse to Madison, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from La Crosse to Madison.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from La Crosse to Madison while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time3h 20m	Avg PriceUS$32	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time10h 13m	Avg PriceUS$145	Daily Departures5

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Bus Tickets from La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI

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Bus La Crosse, WI to Madison, WI: Trip Overview

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Jefferson Lines La Crosse Madison recent customer reviews

Jefferson Lines La Crosse Madison recent customer reviews

Jefferson Lines La Crosse Madison recent customer reviews

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