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Trip Overview

The average bus between Madison and Athens takes 25h 15m and the fastest bus takes 24h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madison to Athens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25h 15m
Duration
948 mi
Distance
$218
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Madison to Athens bus times

Buses run twice daily between Madison and Athens. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madison is at 12:30 PM which arrives into Athens at 3:10 PM. All services require a transfer at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and take an average of 25h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesGreyhound USAGreyhound USA27h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesFlixbus USAGreyhound USA24h 30m • 2 changes
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    Rockland CoachesFlixbus USAGreyhound USA25h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesFlixbus USAGreyhound USA24h 30m • 2 changes
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    Rockland CoachesFlixbus USAGreyhound USA25h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesFlixbus USAGreyhound USA24h 30m • 2 changes
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    Rockland CoachesFlixbus USAGreyhound USA25h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesFlixbus USAGreyhound USA24h 30m • 2 changes
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    Rockland CoachesFlixbus USAGreyhound USA25h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Rockland CoachesFlixbus USAGreyhound USA24h 30m • 2 changes
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    Rockland CoachesFlixbus USAGreyhound USA25h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madison to Athens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 948 mi
  • Duration: 25h 15m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Athens Transit Center via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 57m.

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