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

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There are 7 ways to get from Arcata to Madison by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ACV - MSN
    9h 10m
    $244–1,104

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ACV - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    12h 21m
    $187–587

  3. Bus, train via Portland

    1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Cultural Center Transit Hubbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist - Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grants Pass to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the train from Portland to Milwaukeetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2d 10h
    $291–1,074

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2d 12h

  5. Drive 2,186.5 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to Madisoncar car 2,186.5 mi
    35h 35m
    $399–577

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ACV - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    11h 25m
    $302–1,357

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez 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
    2d 16h

Arcata to Madison by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines flies from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Vallejo Transit Center, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 12h.

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