What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Mercer?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Mercer is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Mercer?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Mercer is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Mercer?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Mercer. However, there are services departing from Madison, WI-Lake St. and arriving at Hurley, WI via Bloomington and Duluth Transportation Center East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

How far is it from Madison to Mercer?

The distance between Madison and Mercer is 238 miles. The road distance is 242.6 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Mercer without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Mercer without a car is to bus which takes 12h 44m and costs $180 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Mercer?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Madison to Mercer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Mercer bus from?

Madison to Mercer bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Madison, WI-Lake St. station.

Where does the Madison to Mercer bus arrive?

Madison to Mercer bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington station.

Can I drive from Madison to Mercer?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Mercer is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Madison to Mercer.

Where can I stay near Mercer?

There are 58+ hotels available in Mercer.

Madison to Mercer - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Mercer by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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

Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Rhinelander, drive
best
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane MSN - RHI
2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Mercercar
6h 48m
$82–447
Drive 241.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Mercercar 241.2 mi
4h 24m
$44–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Duluthbus Moa
3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Hurley, WIbus
12h 44m
$187–269
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, taxi
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 Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane ORD - IWD
3. Take the taxi from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Mercertaxi
5h 55m
$239–360
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rhinelander, 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 Rhinelander (RHI)plane ORD - RHI
3. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Mercercar
6h 41m
$74–355
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Wakefieldbus
4. Take the taxi from Wakefield to Mercertaxi
13h 10m
$155–248
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus Moa
4. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Hurley, WIbus
15h 30m
$236–428

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Rhinelander (RHI) flights

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4h 52mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Madison to Mercer.

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Distance: 236.3 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Mercer, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mercer via Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington, Bloomington, Duluth Transportation Center East, and Hurley, WI in around 12h 44m.

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