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

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There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver 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 Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PDX - MSN
    8h 30m
    $198–858

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus 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
    43h 27m
    $404–632

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus Minneapolis
    45h 4m
    $654–1,288

  4. Drive 1,940.6 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Madisoncar car 1,940.6 mi
    31h 38m
    $355–512

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PDX - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    10h 58m
    $200–843

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    10h 5m
    $220–411

Vancouver to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$404Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,663 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E 15th St & Broadway to UW-Madison via NW 5th & Davis, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Billings, Minneapolis, and Minneapolis Bus Depot in around 43h 27m.

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