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

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

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MSN - PDX
    7h 58m
    $175–755

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    40h 30m
    $417–620

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus Madison
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    44h 36m
    $550–1,177

  4. Drive 1,935.3 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Portlandcar car 1,935.3 mi
    31h 42m
    $354–511

  5. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MKE - PDX
    9h 38m
    $185–502

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    9h 9m
    $197–353

  7. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    10h 19m
    $191–763

Madison to Portland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration40h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,657.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Billings, Spokane, Spokane Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 40h 30m.

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