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

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There are 6 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

    best
    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeACV - MSN
    9h 54m
    $414–1,804

  2. Bus, train via Portland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Cultural Center Transit Hubbus20
    2. Take the bus from Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC to Newman United Methodist - Grants Passbus
    3. Take the bus from Grants Pass to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
    4. Take the train from Portland to Milwaukeetrain
    5. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    2d 10h
    $226–2,084

  3. Bus

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

  4. Drive 2,186.5 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to Madisoncar2,186.5 mi
    35h 27m
    $399–577

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeACV - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    12h
    $513–2,182

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    2d 16h

Arcata to Madison by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest 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) 3 times a day. 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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