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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Monticello is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Monticello is to fly and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $95 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Monticello?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Monticello. However, there are services departing from Madison, WI-Lake St. and arriving at Country Inn & Suites - Albertville via Minneapolis / St Paul Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Madison to Monticello?

The distance between Madison and Monticello is 331 miles. The road distance is 304.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Monticello without a car is to bus via Bloomington which takes 6h 50m and costs $85 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Madison to Monticello, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Monticello bus from?

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

Where does the Madison to Monticello bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Madison to Monticello?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Monticello is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Madison to Monticello.

Where can I stay near Monticello?

There are 26+ hotels available in Monticello.

Madison to Monticello - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Monticello by bus, car, or plane

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Bus via Bloomington
best
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus Madison
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus Groome Transportation
6h 50m
$86–108
Drive 302.9 mi
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1. Drive from Madison to Monticellocar 302.9 mi
5h 18m
$56–80
Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, 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 Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus
4h 43m
$98–534
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolisbus Jefferson 966
2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ridebus 882
8h 35m
$88–118
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus
6h 33m
$640–1,069
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus
7h 35m
$270–532

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

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Distance: 328.9 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Monticello via Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington, 30th Ave Station, Terminal 2 Station, Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, and Country Inn & Suites - Albertville in around 6h 50m.

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How to get fromMadison to Monticelloby bus, car, or plane

There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Monticello by bus, car, or plane

Bus via Bloomington

Drive 302.9 mi

Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

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Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, bus

Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus