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How to get to University of Wisconsin in Madison by bus?

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Directions to University of Wisconsin (Madison) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near University of Wisconsin

    BusBus: 28, 38, 65, C, J.

How to get to University of Wisconsin by bus?

Click on the bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

Bus stations near University of Wisconsin in Madison

  • Highland at Observatory,2 min walk,
  • Walnut at Observatory,6 min walk,

Bus lines to University of Wisconsin in Madison

  • C,1-Sprecher,
  • J,West Towne,
  • R,2-South Ridge,
  • 28,Sherman,
  • 38,University Row,
  • 65,Fitchburg,
  • 80,U.W. Hospital Via Eagle Heights,
  • 84,Eagle Heights Via U.W. Campus,
  • 82,Memorial Union Via Observatory/Breese,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to University of Wisconsin?

    The closest stations to University of Wisconsin are:

    • Highland at Observatory is 79 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Walnut at Observatory is 447 yards away, 6 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near University of Wisconsin?

    These bus lines stop near University of Wisconsin: 28, 38, 65, C.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to University of Wisconsin in Madison?

    The nearest bus stop to University of Wisconsin in Madison is Highland at Observatory. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first bus to University of Wisconsin in Madison?

    The J is the first bus that goes to University of Wisconsin in Madison. It stops nearby at 4:55 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to University of Wisconsin in Madison?

    The 80 is the last bus that goes to University of Wisconsin in Madison. It stops nearby at 12:58 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to University of Wisconsin?

    The bus fare to University of Wisconsin costs about $2.00.

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University of Wisconsin Address: 750 Highland Ave street in Madison

University of Wisconsin, Madison
University of Wisconsin, MadisonThe University of Wisconsin–Madison (University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, UW, UW–Madison, or simply Madison) is a public land-grant research university in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded when Wisconsin achieved statehood in 1848, UW–Madison is the official state university of Wisconsin and the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It was the first public university established in Wisconsin and remains the oldest and largest public university in the state. UW–Madison became a land-grant institution in 1866. The 933-acre (378 ha) main campus, located on the shores of Lake Mendota, includes four National Historic Landmarks. The university also owns and operates the 1,200-acre (486 ha) University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum, located 4 miles (6.4 km) south of the main campus, which is also a National Historic Landmark. UW–Madison is organized into 13 schools and colleges, which enrolled 35,184 undergraduate, 9,993 graduate, 2,046 special, and 2,663 professional students in 2022. Its academic programs include 136 undergraduate majors, 148 master's degree programs, and 120 doctoral programs. Wisconsin is one of the twelve founding members of the Association of American Universities, a selective group of major research universities in North America. It is considered a Public Ivy, and is classified as an R1 University. UW–Madison was also the home of both the prominent "Wisconsin School" of economics and diplomatic history. The National Science Foundation ranked UW–Madison 8th among American universities for research and development expenditures in 2022 with $1.52 billion (equivalent to $1,582,569,934 in 2023). As of March 2023, 20 Nobel laureates, 41 Pulitzer Prize winners, 2 Fields medalists, and 1 Turing Award recipient have been affiliated with UW–Madison as alumni, faculty, or researchers. It is also a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Fellows. As of November 2018, 14 CEOs of Fortune 500 companies attended UW–Madison, the most of any university in the nation. The Wisconsin Badgers compete in 25 intercollegiate sports in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference and have won 31 national championships. Wisconsin students and alumni have won 50 Olympic medals (including 13 gold medals).
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