Bus Madison, WI to Columbia, MO: Compare prices and save money

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 for the next days.

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Wednesday

$79

Thursday

$73

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Sunday

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 55m	6:10 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	11:05 AM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 4/22/2026 6:10:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
FlixBus	17h 10m	5:55 PM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	11:05 AM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 4/22/2026 5:55:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
FlixBus	16h 45m	5:55 PM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	10:40 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 4/22/2026 5:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
FlixBus	16h 30m	6:10 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	10:40 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 4/22/2026 6:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 10m	5:55 PM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	11:05 AM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 4/23/2026 5:55:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
FlixBus	16h 45m	5:55 PM	Madison, WI	Chazen Museum	10:40 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chazen Museum, Madison, WI (USA) at 4/23/2026 5:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
FlixBus	16h 55m	6:10 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	11:05 AM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 4/23/2026 6:10:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
FlixBus	16h 30m	6:10 PM	Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	10:40 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dutch Mill Park & Ride, Madison, WI (USA) at 4/23/2026 6:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO is $70 on 4/30/2026. 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.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Madison, WI and Columbia, MO.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Madison, WI and Columbia, MO, with 6 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 6 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 $70!

Cheapest Bus	$70
Fastest Bus	16h 30m
Earliest Bus	5:55 PM
Latest Bus	6:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	323.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO

Every day, 6 buses from 1 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 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/19

Monday 04/20

Tuesday 04/21

Wednesday 04/22

$92

Thursday 04/23

$73

Friday 04/24

Saturday 04/25

Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

$74

Tuesday 04/28

$92

Wednesday 04/29

$89

Thursday 04/30

$70

Friday 05/01

Saturday 05/02

$77

Sunday 05/03

$76

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$73

Saturday 05/09

Sunday 05/10

$73

Monday 05/11

$78

Tuesday 05/12

$77

Wednesday 05/13

$82

Thursday 05/14

$71

Friday 05/15

$80

Saturday 05/16

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 $70, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $79.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madison, WI to Columbia, MO, with $73. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $73.

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.

Dutch Mill Park & Ride

E Broadway

University Wisconsin-Madison

North Lake Street 200

Bus Stop

Memorial Union Building

Langdon Street 800

Chazen Museum

University Avenue 750-800

Bus Stop

N 10th St 198

University

Fellows Pl 1301-1349

Red Thread

Highway 40 W 6401

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 $70 and takes 16h 45m 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 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $70 and $93. 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 6 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 FlixBus and takes 16h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $80. 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 5:55 PM. 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 6:10 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. 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.

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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Madison, WI and to Columbia, MO

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Madison, WI and to Columbia, MO. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!