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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Madison by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SJC - MSN
    7h 50m
    $194–854

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    9h 33m
    $116–518

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center 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 7h
    $382–631

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose 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 10h
    $587–1,484

  5. Drive  2,098.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Madisoncar car 2,098.4 mi
    32h 57m
    $383–554

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

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SFO - MSN
    8h 57m
    $178–772

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    10h 21m
    $160–405

San Jose to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,760.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 7h.

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