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How to get fromReagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Madisonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Madison by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DCA - MSN
    3h 9m
    $199–1,001

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    23h 14m
    $130–271

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    24h 48m
    $267–608

  4. Drive 836.9 mi

    1. Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Madisoncar car 836.9 mi
    14h 27m
    $153–221

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DCA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    5h
    $447–1,096

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

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    6h 19m
    $150–945

Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Madison by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration23h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 713.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Madison, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 23h 14m.

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