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How to get to Madison, Wisconsin by bus?

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Directions to Madison, Wisconsin with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Madison, Wisconsin

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How to get to Madison, Wisconsin by bus?

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Bus stations near Madison, Wisconsin

  • W Wilson at S Henry,1 min walk,
  • E Mifflin at N Pinckney,2 min walk,
  • S Broom at W Doty,5 min walk,
  • W Johnson at State,6 min walk,

Bus lines to Madison, Wisconsin

  • C,2-Buckeye,
  • 38,University Row,
  • A,Sheboygan Via High Crossing,
  • B,Fitchburg,
  • E,Capitol Square,
  • F,Junction Via Middleton,
  • R,2-South Ridge,
  • 75,Epic Campus,
  • 65,U.W. Hospital,
  • 81,Memorial Union Via Johnson/Washington,
  • D,2-Airport,
  • 28,Sherman,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Madison, Wisconsin?

    The closest stations to Madison, Wisconsin are:

    • W Wilson at S Henry is 56 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • E Mifflin at N Pinckney is 115 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • S Broom at W Doty is 360 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • W Johnson at State is 503 yards away, 6 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Madison, Wisconsin?

    These bus lines stop near Madison, Wisconsin: 75, A, D, E, F.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Madison, Wisconsin?

    The nearest bus stop to Madison, Wisconsin is W Wilson at S Henry. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first bus to Madison, Wisconsin?

    The B is the first bus that goes to Madison, Wisconsin. It stops nearby at 4:51 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Madison, Wisconsin?

    The C is the last bus that goes to Madison, Wisconsin. It stops nearby at 12:23 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Madison, Wisconsin?

    The bus fare to Madison, Wisconsin costs about $2.00.

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Public Transportation to Madison, Wisconsin

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Madison, Wisconsin Address: Dane, WI street in Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WisconsinMadison is the capital city of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. The population was 269,840 as of the 2020 census, making it the second-most populous city in Wisconsin, after Milwaukee, and the 77th-most populous in the United States. The Madison metropolitan area had a population of 680,796. The city is located on an isthmus and lands surrounding five lakes—Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, Lake Wingra, Lake Kegonsa and Lake Waubesa. Madison was founded in 1836 and is named after American Founding Father and President James Madison. As the state capital, Madison is home to government chambers including the Wisconsin State Capitol building. The University of Wisconsin–Madison, the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System, is located in the city. Other cultural institutions include the Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Overture Center for the Arts, and Wisconsin Historical Museum. Madison is home to an extensive network of parks, the most parks and playgrounds per capita of any of the 100 largest U.S. cities, and is considered a bicycle-friendly community. Madison is also home to nine National Historic Landmarks, including several buildings designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Jacobs I House. Residents of Madison are known as Madisonians. Madison has long been a center for progressive political activity, protests, and demonstrations, and contemporary Madison is considered the most politically liberal city in Wisconsin. The presence of the University of Wisconsin–Madison (the largest employer in the state) as well as other educational institutions has a significant impact on the economy, culture, and demographics of Madison. As of 2021, Madison is the fastest-growing city in Wisconsin. Madison's economy features a large and growing technology sector, and the Madison area is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, American Family Insurance, Exact Sciences, Promega, American Girl, Sub-Zero, Lands' End, Spectrum Brands, a regional office for Google, and the University Research Park, as well as many biotechnology and health systems startups. Madison is a popular visitor destination, with tourism generating over $1 billion for Dane County's economy in 2018.
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Madison has 1 transit type(s), including: bus, operated by several transit agencies, including Metro Transit-City of Madison, Badger Bus, Coach Usa, Greyhound-us, FlixBus-us, Van Galder (Coach USA) and Metro Transit-Supplemental Service

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