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How to get fromMadison to Santa Claraby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Madison to Santa Clara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, or car

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  1. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MSN - SJC
    8h 19m
    $215–905

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 54m
    $159–350

  3. 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 Oaklandbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $375–750

  4. Bus, train, BART

    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 Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Milpitassubway subway
    2d 12h
    $786–1,673

  5. Drive 2,098.6 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Santa Claracar car 2,098.6 mi
    32h 57m
    $383–554

  6. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSN - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 9m
    $167–502

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    9h 11m
    $177–543

  8. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    10h 16m
    $221–863

  9. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MSN - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    9h 53m
    $235–980

Madison to Santa Clara by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,763.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2d 9h.

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