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

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

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane RDU - MSN
    5h 40m
    $81–428

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union 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
    27h 45m
    $187–314

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus bus Drx
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station 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
    30h 40m
    $578–1,008

  4. Drive  911.3 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Madisoncar car 911.3 mi
    15h 59m
    $151–218

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane GSO - MSN
    7h 32m
    $132–488

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CLT - MSN
    7h 55m
    $169–572

Durham to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration27h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 776.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 27h 45m.

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