What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Saint Paul?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Saint Paul?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $70 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Saint Paul?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison and arriving at Saint Paul Union Depot. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Madison to Saint Paul?

The distance between Madison and Saint Paul is 263 miles. The road distance is 259.1 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Saint Paul without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $65 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Saint Paul?

The bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depot takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Madison to Saint Paul bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Madison to Saint Paul?

The best way to get from Madison to Saint Paul is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $65 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $500 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Madison to Saint Paul bus arrive?

Madison to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Saint Paul Union Depot station.

Can I drive from Madison to Saint Paul?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Saint Paul is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Madison to Saint Paul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madison to Saint Paul?

Book your Madison to Saint Paul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saint Paul?

There are 458+ hotels available in Saint Paul.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depotbus FlixBus 2548
4h 50m
$65–95
Drive 257.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Saint Paulcar 257.6 mi
4h 28m
$47–68
Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MSN - MSP
3h 17m
$74–495
Bus via La Crosse
1. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
2. Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 966
6h 45m
$79–118
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
4h 58m
$615–1,024

Madison to Saint Paul by bus

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Distance: 261.9 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depot once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Delta flies from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day.

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