What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Fort Riley?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Fort Riley is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Fort Riley?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Fort Riley is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Fort Riley?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Fort Riley. However, there are services departing from Madison and arriving at Junction City via Saint Paul Union Depot and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.

How far is it from Madison to Fort Riley?

The distance between Madison and Fort Riley is 490 miles. The road distance is 596.7 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Fort Riley without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Fort Riley without a car is to bus which takes 18h 43m and costs $220 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Fort Riley?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Madison to Fort Riley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Fort Riley bus from?

Madison to Fort Riley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Madison station.

Bus or fly from Madison to Fort Riley?

The best way to get from Madison to Fort Riley is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $340 and takes 18h 43m.

Where does the Madison to Fort Riley bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Madison to Fort Riley?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Fort Riley is 597 miles. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Madison to Fort Riley.

Where can I stay near Fort Riley?

There are 28+ hotels available in Fort Riley.

Madison to Fort Riley - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Fort Riley by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or shuttle

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Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane MSN - MHK
6h 4m
$122–592
Drive 593.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Fort Rileycar 593.2 mi
10h 44m
$109–157
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain
4. Drive from Topeka Station to Fort Rileycar
15h 57m
$200–416
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Junction Citybus
18h 43m
$226–337
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
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 Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
6h 9m
$109–420
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Junction Citybus
16h 58m
$215–431
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Owatonna, MNshuttle
3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Kansas Citybus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Junction Citybus
18h 58m
$208–339

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights

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Distance: 487.5 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Fort Riley, KS, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison to Fort Riley via Saint Paul Union Depot, Kansas City Bus Station, and Junction City in around 18h 43m.

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