Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to California

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Madison to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSN - LAX
    6h 36m
    $159–765

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    9h 19m
    $127–483

  3. 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 Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d
    $622–1,441

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $387–761

  5. Drive 1,957.2 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Los Angelescar car 1,957.2 mi
    31h 2m
    $358–516

  6. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSN - SAN
    7h 55m
    $314–1,507

  7. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    7h 56m
    $363–1,623

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    9h 7m
    $182–845

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

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSN - SNA
    10h 19m
    $268–1,308

  10. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    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 Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    10h 20m
    $266–1,255

Madison to California by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$622Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and California, USA?

Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Los Angeles Union Station via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Madison

Trips to California

Popular routes