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How to get fromBoston to Madisonby ferry, plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Madison by ferry, plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Ferry, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane BOS - MSN
    5h 24m
    $101–512

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    26h 39m
    $587–917

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown 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
    30h 10m
    $209–345

  4. Drive  1,126.7 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Madisoncar car 1,126.7 mi
    19h 17m
    $206–297

  5. Ferry, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BOS - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    7h 16m
    $674–1,945

Boston to Madison by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$587Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 939.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 30h 10m.

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