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How to get fromMadison to Bostonby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MSN - BOS
    4h
    $122–652

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    27h 2m
    $316–706

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    29h 4m
    $166–298

  4. Drive 1,127 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Bostoncar car 1,127 mi
    19h 20m
    $206–298

  5. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MKE - BOS
    5h 13m
    $141–718

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    6h 24m
    $144–650

Madison to Boston by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 936.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison to Boston via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown in around 29h 4m.

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