WI → WI · about 32 miles
Madison to Janesville bus schedule
FlixBus and Van Galder run 174 direct buses a week from Madison to Janesville. The fastest takes 44 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:15 AM and the last at 11:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 174
- Fastest trip
- 44m
- First bus
- 12:15 AM
- Last bus
- 11:15 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM | 12:59 AM | 44m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 1:30 AM | 2:30 AM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 2:30 AM | 3:30 AM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 3:30 AM | 4:30 AM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 4:30 AM | 5:30 AM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 5:30 AM | 6:30 AM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 6:30 AM | 7:30 AM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 7:35 AM | 50m | Daily except Wed | Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN) to Janesville Janesville Park and Ride | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 8:30 AM | 9:30 AM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 9:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 4:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 1h 00m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 8:15 PM | 9:00 PM | 45m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 9:15 PM | 10:00 PM | 45m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 10:15 PM | 11:00 PM | 45m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
| 11:15 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day | 45m | Daily | 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal | Van Galder Full timetable |
Route map
The map needs JavaScript.
Where to board in Madison Where you get off in Janesville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Madison
Where the bus stops in Janesville
Return trip: Janesville to Madison
Questions
How long is the bus from Madison to Janesville?
The fastest direct bus takes 44 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour.
What time is the first bus from Madison to Janesville?
The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:15 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Madison to Janesville?
FlixBus and Van Galder run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Madison?
Buses to Janesville leave from Madison (University of WI).