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How to get fromPalm Springs to Madisonby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to Madison by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PSP - MSN
    7h 41m
    $172–803

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2d 2h
    $596–1,484

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2d 5h
    $372–613

  4. Drive  1,918.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Madisoncar car 1,918.9 mi
    31h 20m
    $351–506

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PSP - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    9h 23m
    $180–786

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PSP - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    9h 20m
    $194–476

Palm Springs to Madison by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$596Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,605.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 5h.

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