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

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

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ONT - MSN
    8h 5m
    $124–554

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane LAX - MSN
    8h 16m
    $104–419

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside 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 43m
    $1,125–1,957

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter 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 5h
    $406–640

  5. Drive  1,925.4 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Madisoncar car 1,925.4 mi
    30h 35m
    $318–460

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SNA - MSN
    9h 26m
    $123–566

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    9h 56m
    $121–537

  8. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PSP - MSN
    11h 2m

Riverside to Madison by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,668.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Market + Ninth, Market + University, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 5h.

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