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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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 | Bus | North Lake St | Appleton | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Dutch Mill Park & Ride | Appleton | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN) | Appleton WI (APP) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD) | Appleton WI (APP) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center | Appleton | No tags |
Get from Madison to Appleton
The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just MAD 324, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madison, WI to Appleton by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Madison to Appleton?
The cheapest bus tickets from Madison to Appleton start from MAD 324. The average price for this route is around MAD 428. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Madison to Appleton?
The average bus travel time from Madison to Appleton is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 155 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 55m and is operated by Megabus.
Which bus companies service the Madison to Appleton route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Madison to Appleton?
The earliest bus departs from Madison to Appleton at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 2:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madison to Appleton?
A bus trip from Madison to Appleton generates an estimated 3.850675 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What 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 5801 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madison to Appleton?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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 May 21, 2026 with a price of MAD 483To 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 MAD 483 to MAD 677 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 MAD 483 which is on 2026-05-24.
