WI → MN · about 226 miles
Madison to St. Paul bus schedule
Jefferson Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound run 23 direct buses a week from Madison to St. Paul. The fastest takes 5 hours; the first bus leaves at 10:20 AM and the last at 6:45 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $29 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 23
- Fastest trip
- 5h 00m
- First bus
- 10:20 AM
- Last bus
- 6:45 PM
- Standard fare
- $29
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for FlixBus and Greyhound aren't listed here.
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 | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:20 AM | 4:35 PM | 6h 15m | Daily | Madison (University of WI) to St. Paul (Union Depot) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $29Book (carrier website) |
| 12:30 PM | 5:45 PM | 5h 15m | Daily | Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD) to Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 2:00 PM | 7:50 PM | 5h 50m | Mon, Fri | Madison (University of WI) to St. Paul (Union Depot) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $29Book (carrier website) |
| 6:45 PM | 11:45 PM | 5h 00m | Daily | Madison WI - Univ. of Wisc. Wisconsin Hist. Soc. (MSN) to Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
Route map
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Where to board in Madison Where you get off in St. Paul The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Madison
Where the bus stops in St. Paul
- St. Paul (Union Depot) Map of St. Paul (Union Depot) (Google Maps)
Return trip: St. Paul to Madison
Questions
How long is the bus from Madison to St. Paul?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours; the typical trip is 5 hours 50 minutes.
How much is the bus from Madison to St. Paul?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $29. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for FlixBus and Greyhound aren't listed here; check their websites.
What time is the first bus from Madison to St. Paul?
The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:45 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Madison to St. Paul?
Jefferson Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Madison?
Buses to St. Paul leave from Madison (University of WI) and Madison WI - Dutch Mill Park-N-Ride (SMD).