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

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Madison by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane LAX - MSN
    6h 29m
    $95–405

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SAN - MSN
    7h 51m
    $94–417

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    47h 40m
    $1,251–1,936

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2d 3h
    $418–639

  5. Drive  1,956.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Madisoncar car 1,956.5 mi
    31h 7m
    $324–467

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SMF - MSN
    7h 31m
    $114–555

  7. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane FAT - MSN
    9h 23m
    $103–483

  8. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SNA - MSN
    9h 25m
    $116–556

California to Madison by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration47h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,705.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between California, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 3h.

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