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

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

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ATL - MSN
    4h 4m
    $114–654

  2. Bus via Chicago

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    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    19h 10m
    $100–251

  3. Drive 822 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Madisoncar car 822 mi
    14h 35m
    $150–217

  4. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ATL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    6h 14m
    $132–558

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    19h 59m
    $117–311

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    20h 33m
    $100–250

Atlanta to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration19h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Chicago Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 19h 10m.

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