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

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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Oskaloosa by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Oskaloosabus bus
    12h 11m
    $89–206

  2. Drive  247.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Oskaloosacar car 247.8 mi
    5h
    $46–66

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSN - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Oskaloosabus bus
    8h 26m
    $123–569

  4. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Oskaloosabus bus
    12h 15m
    $104–245

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Oskaloosabus bus
    12h 35m
    $111–173

Madison to Oskaloosa by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Oskaloosa, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison to Oskaloosa via Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines in around 12h 35m.

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