What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Clearwater?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Clearwater is to bus and fly which costs $130 - $360 and takes 9h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Clearwater?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Clearwater is to fly and line 300 bus and line 52 bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $120 - $700.

How far is it from Madison to Clearwater?

The distance between Madison and Clearwater is 1155 miles. The road distance is 1279 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Clearwater without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Clearwater without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 24m and costs $480 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Clearwater?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Madison to Clearwater, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Madison and Clearwater?

Clearwater is 1h ahead of Madison. It is currently 12:45 AM in Madison and 1:45 AM in Clearwater.

Can I drive from Madison to Clearwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Clearwater is 1279 miles. It takes approximately 22h 37m to drive from Madison to Clearwater.

Where can I stay near Clearwater?

There are 1677+ hotels available in Clearwater.

Madison to Clearwater - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 300 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Clearwater by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, line 300 bus, line 52 bus
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1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Tampa (TPA)plane MSN - TPA
2. Take the bus from TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westbound to Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - Dbus
3. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - A to Park St Terminal - Platform - Bbus
7h 8m
$128–658
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus
5. Drive from Lakeland to Clearwatercar
35h 54m
$218–499
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain
46h 24m
$486–1,129
Drive 1,271.5 mi
1. Drive from Madison to Clearwatercar 1,271.5 mi
22h 37m
$233–336
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Tampa (TPA)plane MKE - TPA
8h 24m
$146–723
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
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)plane ORD - TPA
9h 22m
$136–356
Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane MDW - TPA
10h 44m
$140–656

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Tampa (TPA) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Madison to Clearwater.

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Distance: 1,148.8 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Madison to Clearwater. However, you can take the bus to Airport at Terminal Door 6, walk to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) airport, fly to Tampa (TPA), walk to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, walk to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westbound, take the line 300 bus to Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D, then take the line 52 bus to Park St Terminal - Platform - B. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Clearwater via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, and Lakeland in around 35h 54m.

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