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Trip Overview

The bus between Madison and San Francisco takes 2d 7h. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Madison to San Francisco. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 7h
Duration
2,465 mi
Distance
$543
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Madison to San Francisco bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Madison and San Francisco. The service departs Madison at 7:30 AM in the morning, which arrives into San Francisco at 12:55:00. All services require a transfer at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and take an average of 2d 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA2d 7h • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Rockland CoachesGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA2d 7h • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Rockland CoachesGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA2d 7h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Rockland CoachesGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA2d 7h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madison to San Francisco? 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: 2,465.1 mi
  • Duration: 2d 7h

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to San Francisco Bus Station via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 7h.

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