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How to get fromCalifornia to Madisonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Madison by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SNA - MSN
    6h 48m
    $174–614

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SAN - MSN
    8h 12m
    $100–427

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    47h 40m
    $1,252–1,938

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2d 3h
    $415–632

  5. Drive  1,956.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Madisoncar car 1,956.5 mi
    31h 7m
    $358–516

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SMF - MSN
    7h 50m
    $114–555

  7. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane FAT - MSN
    8h 41m
    $113–483

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    8h 10m
    $152–640

  9. Fly Long Beach Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane LGB - MSN
    8h 4m
    $163–703

California to Madison by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration47h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,685.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between California, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 3h.

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