Wisconsin service area
In Madison, WI we put groups on party buses, stretch limos, Sprinters, shuttles and coach buses. Most pickups start around Capitol Square and State Street, heading for Camp Randall Stadium (UW Badgers, 80,000) and Kohl Center or out to MSN. Dates around UW Badgers football and UW Badgers basketball go first. Give us the date and the route and we will tell you which bus fits and what it costs — one number, in writing, before you pay anything.
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Group sizes
8–56 passengers
Sprinters, limos, party buses, shuttles, coaches
How to book
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A request is not a reservation until the agreement is signed
Pricing
All-inclusive, in writing
Gratuity, taxes, fuel, ordinary fees included; tolls disclosed separately
Airports
MSN
Group pickups meet at the commercial-vehicle zone, not the passenger curb
Local planning
Where we collect you. Madison requests most often begin in Capitol Square, State Street, Downtown Isthmus and Williamson Street (Willy Street). Name the building and the entrance. Staging space and approach angle decide the pickup more than the postcode does.
Where we drop. Destinations named for Madison include Camp Randall Stadium (UW Badgers, 80,000), Kohl Center, Overture Center for the Arts, The Majestic Theatre and The Orpheum Theater. Some have a coach door away from the main entrance. Worth knowing before the group is standing outside.
When the calendar tightens. Local calendars around UW Badgers football, UW Badgers basketball, Taste of Madison and Dane County Farmers' Market (largest producer-only market in U.S.) concentrate demand into a handful of weekends. Check the current schedule with the organiser — this is not a live calendar.
What people book here. State Street bar crawl (a primary Madison party bus route); Camp Randall Stadium gameday shuttle; Willy Street dining and brewery loop; Capitol Square / farmers' market sightseeing loop. Stop order and end time matter more than distance. Send both.
What groups pay locally. Madison is Wisconsin's second-largest party bus market. Your written quote is one all-in number for your route, so nothing new turns up at the curb.
Airport groups. Madison trips connect to MSN. Send flight numbers and bag counts; the meeting point is the commercial-vehicle zone, not the passenger curb.
Beyond Madison. Trips that continue into Milwaukee, Green Bay, Kenosha or Racine are quoted as one itinerary; see the Wisconsin guide.
Camp Randall Stadium (UW Badgers, 80,000), UW Badgers football and UW Badgers basketball: the start time fixes arrival, the exit crowd fixes pickup. Agree one meeting corner and give the driver a 30–45 minute cushion after the final whistle.
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co., Karben4 Brewing and State Street bar crawl (a primary Madison party bus route): fix the stop order and last pickup time first, name one group contact for the driver, and check each venue's group entry policy.
Isthmus Beer & Cheese Fest, Freakfest (Halloween) and Concerts on the Square: read the organizer's street-closure notice before locking a route, and meet outside the heaviest foot traffic with a firm departure deadline.
Vehicle fit
Pick by confirmed headcount, then by luggage and trip length. Your contract names the exact vehicle, its seating capacity and what is on board.
| Group size | Usual fit | Why | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–14 passengers | Stretch limo or Sprinter van | Tight downtown streets, valet-style arrivals, and shorter time blocks. | See limousines |
| 14–24 passengers | Mid-size party bus | The most-requested size on our own sites; standing room, sound, and a restroom-free footprint that fits most venue curbs. | See party buses |
| 24–40 passengers | Large party bus or mini coach | Wedding shuttles, corporate transfers, and big birthday groups that need everyone on one vehicle. | Compare large buses |
| 40+ passengers | Full-size coach bus | Luggage bays, restrooms, and highway comfort for long days, tournaments, and multi-city itineraries. | See coach buses |
How pricing is built—hours, mileage, day of week, season, stops—is explained on the pricing page. Every quote is trip-specific and all-inclusive.
Booking data by occasion
Madison does not yet have a local sample large enough to publish. The occasion pages below carry the measured figures for the trips Madison groups most often book.
Celebrations
Celebration-trip group size, lead time, weekend share, season, hours, vehicle mix and past quotes.
Concert trips
Concert-trip group size, short lead times, weekend share, summer peak, hours, vehicle mix and past quotes.
Bachelor parties
Bachelor-party group size, lead time, weekend share, season, hours, vehicle mix and past quotes.
Bachelorette parties
Bachelorette group size, lead time, weekend share, season, hours, vehicle mix and past quotes.
Booking
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Date, group size, stops, and occasion for Madison. Call, chat, or use the form—two minutes is enough.
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We look at what we have free that night and match a vehicle to your headcount, your stops, and how long you need it.
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All-inclusive: gratuity, taxes, fuel, and ordinary fees are in the number. Tolls or disclosed exceptions are itemized.
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The vehicle is reserved when the agreement is signed. Roughly half is due as a deposit; the balance before service.
If plans change, contact Bus 2 Ride as soon as possible; rescheduling, deposit, and refund options depend on the trip and the agreement. See terms and general FAQ.
Questions
Yes. Pickups across Capitol Square, State Street and Downtown Isthmus, trips to Camp Randall Stadium (UW Badgers, 80,000), Kohl Center and Overture Center for the Arts, MSN airport runs and continuations into Milwaukee and Green Bay are all quoted as Madison trips with our own chauffeurs.
Yes. State Street bar crawl (a primary Madison party bus route); Camp Randall Stadium gameday shuttle; Willy Street dining and brewery loop are the Madison itineraries groups ask about most. List your stops in order with the wait at each.
Yes. MSN transfers such as MSN Airport to downtown hotels are quoted from flight numbers, terminal, and bag counts; the driver meets at the commercial-vehicle zone.
Badger football (Sept–Nov) is the primary peak. Ironman (September), Freakfest (October), and summer Concerts on the Square are secondary drivers. Madison dates around UW Badgers football, UW Badgers basketball and Taste of Madison go first, so request a quote as soon as the date is fixed.
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