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

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There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Sacramento by plane, bus (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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MSN - SMF
    8h 43m
    $144–656

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $420–646

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 8h
    $1,226–2,056

  4. Drive  1,983.6 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Sacramentocar car 1,983.6 mi
    30h 55m
    $362–523

  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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MKE - SMF
    9h 32m
    $223–936

  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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    9h 10m
    $156–444

  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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    10h 29m
    $220–914

Madison to Sacramento by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,719 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Sacramento Bus Station via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 4h.

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