Toronto to Madison by bus
Madison lies 811 km (504 mi) west of Toronto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 48 min including stops, over roughly 989 km (615 mi) of road.
| Toronto | Madison | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 2.8 million | 280,305 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | M5A | 53701–53794 |
Clocks in Madison are 1 h behind Toronto right now, so a 14 h 48 min journey lands only 13 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Madison
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Toronto to Madison
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Staying in Madison
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Common questions
How far is Madison from Toronto?
811 km (504 mi) in a straight line, west of Toronto; by road roughly 989 km (615 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Madison by bus?
About 14 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Madison?
Madison is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
What currency do I need in Madison?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.