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How to get fromSalinas to Madisonby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Madison by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MRY - MSN
    10h 3m
    $127–558

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville 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 12h
    $1,387–2,250

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus 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 14h

  4. Drive  2,155.7 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Madisoncar car 2,155.7 mi
    33h 55m
    $394–569

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SJC - MSN
    9h 52m
    $164–610

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

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SFO - MSN
    10h 34m
    $154–520

  7. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane OAK - MSN
    11h 22m
    $182–647

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    11h 35m
    $156–573

Salinas to Madison by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,801.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 3m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 14h.

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