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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN) | Appleton WI (APP) | CheapestFastest | ||||
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| UW Madison | Appleton | No tags | ||||
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| Dutch Mill Park & Ride | Appleton | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 10:38 CDT.
Get from Madison to Appleton
The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just PLN 135, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Madison, WI to Appleton
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Madison to Appleton?
The cheapest coach tickets from Madison to Appleton start from PLN 135. The average price for this route is around PLN 157. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Madison to Appleton?
The average bus journey time from Madison to Appleton is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 96 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 55m and is operated by Megabus.
Which bus companies service the Madison to Appleton route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madison to Appleton?
The earliest bus departs from Madison to Appleton at 06:45. And the latest bus departs at 14:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madison to Appleton?
A bus journey from Madison to Appleton produces an estimated 3.8571500000000003 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Madison to Appleton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 6497 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Madison to Appleton?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Madison to Appleton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madison to Appleton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Appleton was searched and found on 26 Sept 2026 with a price of PLN 126To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madison, WI to Appleton as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PLN 126 to PLN 181 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Appleton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PLN 126, which is on 2026-10-01.
Usually Megabus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
