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

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane LAX - MSN
    8h 53m
    $196–608

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    10h 23m
    $148–471

  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
    2d 1h
    $627–1,457

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2d 6h
    $327–633

  5. Drive 1,969.6 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Madisoncar car 1,969.6 mi
    31h 25m
    $360–520

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane BUR - MSN
    10h 18m
    $200–864

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

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SNA - MSN
    11h 15m
    $219–659

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ONT - MSN
    11h 44m
    $224–668

  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 11m
    $323–1,003

Long Beach to Madison by tram, train, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$627Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,715 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Beach Blvd & 3rd SE to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via 7th / Channel, El Monte Bus Stop, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 6h.

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