There are 5 ways to get from Bethesda to Madison by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DCA - MSN
4h 42m$176–960Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
23h 37m$127–257Train, bus
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
23h 15m$267–549Drive 825.8 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to Madisoncar 825.8 mi
14h 11m$151–218Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DCA - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
6h 36m$186–979
Bethesda to Madison by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Madison is to bus which costs $120 - $260 and takes 23h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Madison is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $170 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Madison. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Washington Union Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 37m.
The distance between Bethesda and Madison is 729 miles. The road distance is 830.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Madison without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 15m and costs $260 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Bethesda to Madison, including transfers.
Bethesda to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Madison is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $170 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 23h 37m.
Bethesda to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Madison is 1h behind Bethesda. It is currently 6:33 PM in Bethesda and 5:33 PM in Madison.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 23h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Madison is 831 miles. It takes approximately 14h 11m to drive from Bethesda to Madison.
Book your Bethesda to Madison bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 138+ hotels available in Madison.







