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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Cross Lake is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Cross Lake is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 8m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Cross Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Cross Lake. However, there are services departing from Madison and arriving at Pequot Lakes via St. Cloud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Madison to Cross Lake?

The distance between Madison and Cross Lake is 436 miles. The road distance is 410.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Cross Lake without a car is to bus which takes 10h 13m and costs $120 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Madison to Cross Lake, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Madison to Cross Lake bus arrive?

Madison to Cross Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Saint Cloud station.

Can I drive from Madison to Cross Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Cross Lake is 410 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Madison to Cross Lake.

Where can I stay near Cross Lake?

There are 110+ hotels available in Cross Lake.

Madison to Cross Lake - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Madison to Cross Lake by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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 Cloudbus FlixBus 2548
2. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Pequot Lakesbus Jefferson Lines 927
10h 13m
$120–181
Drive 408 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Cross Lakecar 408 mi
7h 43m
$75–108
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Staples Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Cross Laketaxi
13h 18m
$282–483
Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSN - BRD
2. Take the taxi from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Cross Laketaxi
6h 8m
$142–527
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 to Pequot Lakesbus Jefferson Lines 927
10h 15m
$135–182
Bus via Minneapolis
1. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 966 / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Pequot Lakesbus Jefferson Lines 927
11h 18m
$119–189
Fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane MSN - BJI
2. Take the bus from Bemidji to Pequot Lakesbus
9h 13m
$154–565
Fly 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 to Pequot Lakesbus
8h 14m
$149–609

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

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4h 39mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Madison to Cross Lake.

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Distance: 433.7 mi
Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Cross Lake, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison to Cross Lake via St. Cloud and Pequot Lakes in around 10h 13m.

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