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How to get fromSan Antonio to Madisonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Antonio to Madison by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SAT - MSN
    6h 57m
    $183–903

  2. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane AUS - MSN
    9h 28m
    $166–775

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    30h 14m
    $249–351

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    35h 18m
    $367–803

  5. Drive  1,227.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Madisoncar car 1,227.9 mi
    21h 2m
    $225–324

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

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 22m
    $195–656

San Antonio to Madison by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration35h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$367Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,083.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita to Madison, WI-Lake St. via I-35 N Access & Marek St, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, Water & Chicago - Circle K, and Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak in around 30h 14m.

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