What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Madison is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Madison?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Madison is to bus and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $85 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Ann Arbor and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to Madison. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Madison?

The distance between Ann Arbor and Madison is 349 miles. The road distance is 389.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Madison without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 56m and costs $100 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Madison?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Ann Arbor to Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Madison bus from?

Ann Arbor to Madison bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Madison bus arrive?

Ann Arbor to Madison bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Ann Arbor and Madison?

Madison is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 12:16 PM in Ann Arbor and 11:16 AM in Madison.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Madison is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Ann Arbor to Madison.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ann Arbor to Madison?

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Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 136+ hotels available in Madison.

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There are 7 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Madison by bus, plane, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DTW - MSN
3h 59m
$89–569
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2550
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus Daily Route
9h 20m
$63–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
8h 56m
$105–213
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
9h 17m
$112–177
Drive 386.8 mi
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Madisoncar 386.8 mi
6h 30m
$71–102
Bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
5h 59m
$620–1,039
Train, bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
9h 22m
$120–236

Ann Arbor to Madison by train and bus

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Distance: 347.5 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Chicago Union Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 9h 17m.

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