During his "Saturday Night Live" hosting appearance in the early 1980s, a short film aired depicting Madden making the journey to New York to host "SNL" by train. In the mid-1980s Madden was a frequent rider on Amtrak's "Lake Shore Limited"; Amtrak let the famous customer use the dining car at any time. However, beginning in 1987, Greyhound bus lines supplied a custom MCI 102A3 bus and drivers for three years in exchange for advertising and speaking events. The bus was originally painted in Greyhound colors and drivers had to compete for the positions. Madden traveled around the country in a customized coach-bus, which he has dubbed the "Madden Cruiser". The Madden Cruiser shells are manufactured by Motor Coach Industries. The coach-bus sponsors over the years have included Walker Advantage Muffler and Outback Steakhouse. The most recent coach, Madden's sixth, was built in 2005.