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The Better Bus is back for the 2008-2009 school year! We will be providing transportation between Madison and the Twin Cities for all major holidays throughout the school year.
about us
Founded in 1990, Better Bus LLC is the first student-run transportation company to offer University of Wisconsin students direct service between the UW-Madison campus and Minneapolis/St. Paul over many periods during the school year including Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, and Easter/Passover weekend.Better Bus, which provides a direct, non-stop ride to the Best Western Kelly Inn in St. Paul and Ridgedale Mall in Minneapolis, offers one-way and roundtrip fares at low and reasonable prices. While onboard these luxurious motor coach buses, passengers are treated to screenings of recently released DVD movies and free snacks and beverages.For nearly two decades, Better Bus has been committed to providing our fellow students with quality transportation that is both convenient and affordable. Please help us to continue the Better Bus tradition. Don’t be fooled by our competitors…
There’s Only One Better Bus!!
Schedules & Reservations
Thanksgiving
Departing Madison: Tuesday Nov. 25 and Wednesday Nov. 26
Departing the Twin Cities: Sunday Nov. 30
•Register for the trip or view a detailed Schedule
Winter Break
Departing Madison: Thursday Dec. 18, Friday Dec. 19 and Saturday Dec. 20
Departing the Twin Cities: Sunday Jan. 18 and Monday Jan. 19
•Register for the trip or view a detailed Schedule
Spring Break
Departing Madison: Thursday Mar. 12 and Friday Mar. 13
Departing the Twin Cities: Sunday Mar. 22
•Register for the trip or view a detailed Schedule
Easter
Departing Madison: Thursday Apr. 9 and Friday Apr. 10
Departing the Twin Cities: Sunday Apr. 12
Bus Stop Locations
Click on a Bus Stop to get a map and interactive directions to the stop:
UW-Campus
- South East Dorms (Dayton St. and N. Frances St., across from Kohl Center)
- Lakeshore Dorms (Babcock Dr. and Tripp Circle, in front of Slichter Hall)
- Towers/Statesider (Langdon St. and N. Frances St.)
Twin Cities
- St. Paul (Marion St. and St. Anthony Ave, in Sears Parking Lot)
- Minneapolis (NW corner of Ridgedale Mall parking lot, near Sinclair Gas Station)
Ticket Information
Payment
All payments must be made online.
We accept the following credit and debit cards: Visa, Mastercard, and Discover
Ticketing Procedure
After purchasing your ticket you will receive an email confirming your purchase.
Approximately 48 hours before your departure, you will receive an email that provides:
- The Bus # you are assigned to (e.g. Bus #2)
- The exact departure time at your stop
***if you do not receive either of these emails, please contact us immediately***
Boarding the Bus
You do not need a paper ticket to board the bus!
The Better Bus uses a reservation checklist, so all you need is a form of photo identification to board.
Baggage Info, Cancellations/Refunds/Transfers
Please read our Terms and Conditions
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