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How to get fromCalifornia to Wisconsin Dellsby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Wisconsin Dells by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SNA - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    8h 50m
    $249–849

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SAN - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    10h 20m
    $170–692

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2d
    $1,331–2,058

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    2d 4h
    $436–652

  5. Drive  1,977 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Wisconsin Dellscar car 1,977 mi
    31h 47m
    $361–522

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    8h 44m
    $204–764

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SMF - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    9h 58m
    $189–790

  8. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane FAT - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    11h 31m
    $178–738

  9. Fly Long Beach Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane LGB - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    10h 12m
    $268–1,138

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    10h 53m
    $240–606

  11. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SFO - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    11h 8m
    $263–526

California to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,742.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between California, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Wisconsin Dells via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Wisconsin Dells in around 2d 4h.

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