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How to get fromOakland to Madisonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SFO - MSN
    8h 35m
    $173–765

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    9h 59m
    $155–398

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2d 5h
    $380–619

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2d 8h
    $618–1,455

  5. Drive  2,063.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Madisoncar car 2,063.9 mi
    32h 20m
    $377–545

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SJC - MSN
    8h 53m
    $202–864

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane OAK - MSN
    8h
    $197–858

Oakland to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,799.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 5h.

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