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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Nisswa is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Nisswa is to fly which takes 6h and costs $110 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Nisswa?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Nisswa. However, there are services departing from Madison and arriving at Nisswa via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Madison to Nisswa?

The distance between Madison and Nisswa is 418 miles. The road distance is 404.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Nisswa without a car is to bus which takes 9h 43m and costs $110 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Madison to Nisswa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Nisswa bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Madison to Nisswa?

The best way to get from Madison to Nisswa is to bus which takes 9h 43m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $500 and takes 6h.

Where does the Madison to Nisswa bus arrive?

Madison to Nisswa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Madison to Nisswa?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Nisswa is 404 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Madison to Nisswa.

Where can I stay near Nisswa?

There are 120+ hotels available in Nisswa.

Madison to Nisswa - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Nisswa by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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 Minneapolis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Nisswabus Jefferson Lines 927
9h 43m
$117–166
Drive 402 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Nisswacar 402 mi
7h 6m
$74–106
Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSN - BRD
6h
$117–497
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 Nisswabus Jefferson Lines 927
9h 48m
$108–148
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MKE - BRD
7h 9m
$138–546
Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field 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 Nisswabus
9h 9m
$128–536
Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field 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 Nisswabus
7h 44m
$122–565

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

19Weekly Planes

4h 56mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Madison to Nisswa.

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Distance: 415.3 mi
Duration: 9h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Madison to Nisswa via Minneapolis and Nisswa in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 3 times a day.

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How to get fromMadison to Nisswaby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Nisswa by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

Bus

Drive 402 mi

Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

Bus via Bloomington

Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, bus

Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus