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

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

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

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SNA - MSN
    6h 26m
    $601–1,062

  2. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 19m
    $215–523

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2d 2h
    $733–1,566

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2d 8h
    $363–705

  5. Drive 1,956.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Madisoncar car 1,956.3 mi
    31h 9m
    $357–516

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane LAX - MSN
    7h 47m
    $218–877

Irvine to Madison by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$733Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,673.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 8h.

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