There are 9 ways to get from Madison to Tucson by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Tucson
best- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Tucson (TUS)plane MSN - TUS
7h 54m$242–1,102Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Tucson
cheapest- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tucson (TUS)plane ORD - TUS
8h 47m$164–700Bus, train via Flagstaff
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus
42h 28m$475–1,150Bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Tucsonbus
2d 6h$388–618Drive 1,652.5 mi
- Drive from Madison to Tucsoncar 1,652.5 mi
29h 45m$302–436Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MSN - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
7h 54m$212–837Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tucson
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tucson (TUS)plane MDW - TUS
10h 3m$218–960Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Phoenix, bus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MKE - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
9h 25m$321–667Bus, train
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2d 12h$526–1,356
Madison to Tucson by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Tucson is to drive which costs $300 - $440 and takes 29h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to Tucson is to fly and bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $210 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Tucson. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at Tucson via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Strip. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
The distance between Madison and Tucson is 1424 miles. The road distance is 1662.1 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to Tucson without a car is to bus and train via Flagstaff which takes 42h 28m and costs $470 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Madison to Tucson, including transfers.
Madison to Tucson bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
The best way to get from Madison to Tucson is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $240 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $650 and takes 2 days 6h.
Madison to Tucson bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Tucson is 2h behind Madison. It is currently 12:54 AM in Madison and 10:54 PM in Tucson.
What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Tucson (TUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Tucson via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Las Vegas Strip in around 2d 6h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Tucson via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Tucson via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Phoenix via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Phoenix via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tucson via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Badger Bus
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