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

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

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane YVR - MSN
    8h 46m
    $174–757

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Everettbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Everett, WA to Spokane, WAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to UW-Madisonbus bus
    45h 25m
    $413–699

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2d 1h
    $701–1,503

  4. Drive 1,987.8 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Madisoncar car 1,987.8 mi
    33h 20m
    $455–658

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane YVR - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    10h 59m
    $436–928

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

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YVR - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    10h 16m
    $246–1,010

Vancouver to Madison by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration45h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$413Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,672.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to UW-Madison via Everett, Everett, WA, Spokane Station, Billings, Minneapolis, and Minneapolis Bus Depot in around 45h 25m.

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