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

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Madison by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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)planeSNA - MSN
    6h 24m
    $220–936

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeLAX - MSN
    7h 20m
    $191–777

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusbusVan Galder
    2d
    $196–1,752

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    2d 2h
    $223–552

  5. Drive 1,956.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Madisoncar1,956.3 mi
    30h 57m
    $357–516

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

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSNA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    8h 10m
    $199–554

Irvine to Madison by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 2h.

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