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How to get fromMadison to Grand Canyonby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Grand Canyon by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane MSN - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    11h 3m
    $222–877

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    39h 44m
    $506–1,136

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Williamsbus bus
    5. Drive from Williams to Grand Canyoncar car
    2d 1h
    $326–567

  4. Drive  1,590.6 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Grand Canyoncar car 1,590.6 mi
    28h 1m
    $291–420

  5. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MSN - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    9h 30m
    $450–830

Madison to Grand Canyon by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$506Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,415.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 3m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Madison to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the bus to Airport at Terminal Door 6, walk to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, Flagstaff, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 39h 44m.

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