What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Clear Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Clear Lake is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Clear Lake?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Clear Lake is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Clear Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Clear Lake. However, there are services departing from Madison and arriving at Clear Lake Jct. via St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Madison to Clear Lake?

The distance between Madison and Clear Lake is 402 miles. The road distance is 227.2 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Clear Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Clear Lake without a car is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs $110 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Clear Lake?

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Madison to Clear Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Clear Lake bus from?

Madison to Clear Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Madison station.

Bus or fly from Madison to Clear Lake?

The best way to get from Madison to Clear Lake is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $470 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Madison to Clear Lake bus arrive?

Madison to Clear Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Saint Paul Union Depot station.

Can I drive from Madison to Clear Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Clear Lake is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Madison to Clear Lake.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madison to Clear Lake?

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Where can I stay near Clear Lake?

There are 19+ hotels available in Clear Lake.

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There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Clear Lake by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depotbus FlixBus 2548
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Clear Lake Jct.bus Jefferson Lines 805
8h 18m
$118–166
Drive 225.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Clear Lakecar 225.9 mi
4h 54m
$42–60
Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Mason City
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Mason City (MCW)plane MSN - MCW
5h 16m
$85–469
Bus via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus Madison
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mason Citybus Jefferson Lines 803
9h 8m
$114–152
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mason City
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane ORD - MCW
5h 42m
$77–357
Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MSN - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mason Citybus
6h 43m
$125–564
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
3. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Clear Lakecar
6h 55m
$79–353

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Mason City (MCW) flights

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Distance: 399.5 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Clear Lake, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison to Clear Lake via St. Paul and Clear Lake Jct. in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Mason City (MCW) 5 times a day.

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How to get fromMadison to Clear Lakeby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Clear Lake by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

Bus

Drive 225.9 mi

Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Mason City

Bus via Bloomington

Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mason City

Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive