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How to get fromMadison to Carson Cityby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Carson City by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MSN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    9h 54m
    $246–1,112

  2. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus

    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 Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    12h 12m
    $218–960

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    2d 4h
    $574–1,346

  4. Drive 1,868.4 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Carson Citycar car 1,868.4 mi
    29h 5m
    $341–493

  5. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MKE - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    11h 17m
    $275–1,328

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

    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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    11h 2m
    $234–950

Madison to Carson City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$574Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Madison to Carson City. However, you can take the bus to Airport at Terminal Door 6, walk to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Terminal Way and Vassar Street, take the line 12 bus to RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall, then take the bus to Washington Street and W Plaza Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, Reno, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 2d 4h.

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