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Compare all timetables for the bus from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today
tomorrow
$78
Tuesday
$82
Wednesday
$90
Thursday
$93
Friday
$94
Saturday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 26h 0m 6:45 AM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 8:45 AM Columbia, MO Red Thread  Economy $78
FlixBus 25h 35m 6:45 AM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 8:20 AM Columbia, MO Bus Stop  Economy $78
FlixBus 25h 45m 7:00 AM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride 8:45 AM Columbia, MO Red Thread  Economy $78
Greyhound US 17h 5m 6:00 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 11:05 AM Columbia, MO Red Thread  Economy $78
Greyhound US 16h 40m 6:00 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 10:40 AM Columbia, MO Bus Stop  Economy $78

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 20m 1:45 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride 11:05 AM Columbia, MO Red Thread  Economy $82
FlixBus 20h 55m 1:45 PM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride 10:40 AM Columbia, MO Bus Stop  Economy $82
Greyhound US 16h 40m 6:00 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 10:40 AM Columbia, MO Bus Stop  Economy $82
Greyhound US 17h 5m 6:00 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 11:05 AM Columbia, MO Red Thread  Economy $83
FlixBus 26h 0m 6:45 AM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 8:45 AM Columbia, MO Red Thread  Economy $84

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 25h 45m 7:00 AM Madison, WI W Transfer Point 8:45 AM Columbia, MO Red Thread  Economy $90
FlixBus 25h 20m 7:00 AM Madison, WI W Transfer Point 8:20 AM Columbia, MO Bus Stop  Economy $90
FlixBus 26h 0m 6:45 AM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 8:45 AM Columbia, MO Red Thread  Economy $91
Greyhound US 17h 5m 6:00 PM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 11:05 AM Columbia, MO Red Thread  Economy $91
Greyhound US 16h 40m 6:00 PM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 10:40 AM Columbia, MO Bus Stop  Economy $91
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO via Chicago, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      15h 40m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Madison, WI
      Chazen Museum
      10:15 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $22
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • FlixBus
      10h 25m
      0
      12:15 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      10:40 AM
      Columbia, MO
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $54
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 17h 5m 6:00 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 11:05 AM Columbia, MO Red Thread  Economy $93
FlixBus 26h 0m 6:45 AM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 8:45 AM Columbia, MO Red Thread  Economy $94
FlixBus 25h 35m 6:45 AM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 8:20 AM Columbia, MO Bus Stop  Economy $94
FlixBus 25h 45m 7:00 AM Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride 8:45 AM Columbia, MO Red Thread  Economy $94
Greyhound US 16h 40m 6:00 PM Madison, WI Chazen Museum 10:40 AM Columbia, MO Bus Stop  Economy $94
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO via Chicago, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      15h 40m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Madison, WI
      Chazen Museum
      10:15 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $22
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • FlixBus
      10h 25m
      0
      12:15 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      10:40 AM
      Columbia, MO
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $54
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 20m 1:45 PM Madison, WI W Transfer Point 11:05 AM Columbia, MO Red Thread  Economy $94
FlixBus 25h 35m 6:45 AM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 8:20 AM Columbia, MO Bus Stop  Economy $95
FlixBus 26h 0m 6:45 AM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 8:45 AM Columbia, MO Red Thread  Economy $95
Greyhound US 16h 40m 6:00 PM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 10:40 AM Columbia, MO Bus Stop  Economy $95
Greyhound US 17h 5m 6:00 PM Madison, WI University Wisconsin-Madison 11:05 AM Columbia, MO Red Thread  Economy $95
  • Did you know that if you travel from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO via Chicago, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      15h 40m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Madison, WI
      Chazen Museum
      10:15 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $22
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • FlixBus
      10h 25m
      0
      12:15 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      10:40 AM
      Columbia, MO
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $54
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO is $68 on 8/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Madison, WI and Columbia, MO

See here how frequent the connections between Madison, WI and Columbia, MO are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Madison, WI and Columbia, MO.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 24 buses from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Madison, WI and Columbia, MO, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 9 times every day by bus from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO starting from $68!

Cheapest Bus $68
Fastest Bus 16h 40m
Earliest Bus 6:45 AM
Latest Bus 6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 9 Ø
Distance 323.2 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Madison, WI for Columbia, MO: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
$78
Tuesday 07/21
$82
Wednesday 07/22
$90
Thursday 07/23
$93
Friday 07/24
$94
Saturday 07/25
Sunday 07/26
$95
Monday 07/27
$95
Tuesday 07/28
Wednesday 07/29
Thursday 07/30
$77
Friday 07/31
$79
Saturday 08/01
Sunday 08/02
$83
Monday 08/03
$82
Tuesday 08/04
$78
Wednesday 08/05
Thursday 08/06
Friday 08/07
$68
Saturday 08/08
$74
Sunday 08/09
$74
Monday 08/10
$70
Tuesday 08/11
$68
Wednesday 08/12
$86
Thursday 08/13
$86
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $68, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $86.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO, with $78. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $78.

How to save money travelling from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Madison, WI and Columbia, MO

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Madison, WI and Columbia, MO.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO? Or which bus companies serve the route Madison, WI to Columbia, MO? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Madison, WI to Columbia, MO bus

How much does a Madison, WI Columbia, MO bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $68 and takes 21h 20m to reach Columbia, MO. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $68 and $99. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Columbia, MO.

On average, how many connections are available from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO each day?

Every day, the Madison, WI to Columbia, MO bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO take?

The fastest bus from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO is offered by Greyhound US and takes 16h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $78. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO?

The earliest bus arriving in Columbia, MO from Madison, WI starts at 6:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO?

The latest bus trip departing from Madison, WI for Columbia, MO starts at 6:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Madison, WI Columbia, MO route?

When traveling by bus from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Madison, WI and Columbia, MO?

You can check all the direct connections between Madison, WI and Columbia, MO by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Madison, WI to Columbia, MO bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Madison, WI Columbia, MO bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Madison, WI Columbia, MO bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between Madison, WI and Columbia, MO. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO?

Prices and availability for 9 trips between Madison, WI and Columbia, MO change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Madison, WI to Columbia, MO

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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