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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Madisonby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Madison by plane, bus (Flixbus, 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SEA - MSN
    6h 5m
    $181–734

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    7h 44m
    $177–382

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    39h 10m
    $413–626

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal to UW Madison Campus - N Lake Stbus bus Mad-Mil / ...
    2d
    $668–1,430

  5. Drive 1,878.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Madisoncar car 1,878.6 mi
    30h 19m
    $343–496

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to UW Madison Campus - N Lake Stbus bus
    6h 52m
    $325–477

  7. Fly to Appleton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane SEA - ATW
    2. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal to UW Madison Campus - N Lake Stbus bus
    12h 9m
    $274–1,007

Seattle Airport (SEA) to Madison by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration39h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$413Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,622.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Madison via Spokane Station, Billings, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 39h 10m.

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