There are 11 ways to get from Madison to Las Cruces by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to El Paso International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane MSN - ELP
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX to Las Cruces, NMbus
11h 5m$353–1,484Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Silver City Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Silver City Airport (SVC)plane MSN - SVC
- Drive from Silver City Airport (SVC) to Las Crucescar
11h 11m$104–437Bus, train
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus
34h 59m$177–531Bus via Mesquite
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX to Las Cruces, NMbus
37h 37m$302–644Drive 1,380 mi
- Drive from Madison to Las Crucescar 1,380 mi
25h 29m$252–364Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to El Paso International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane MKE - ELP
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX to Las Cruces, NMbus
12h 34m$412–1,735Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to El Paso International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane ORD - ELP
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX to Las Cruces, NMbus
11h 56m$261–1,022Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to El Paso International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane MDW - ELP
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX to Las Cruces, NMbus
12h 49m$335–1,432Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Las Cruces International Airport
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Las Cruces International Airport (LRU)plane MSN - LRU
10h 53m$152–532Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane ORD - ABQ
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus
13h 3m$175–771Bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus
37h 42m$182–401
Madison to Las Cruces by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Las Cruces is to fly and drive which costs $100 - $440 and takes 11h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to Las Cruces is to fly which takes 10h 53m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Las Cruces. However, there are services departing from Madison, WI-Lake St. and arriving at Las Cruces, NM via Water & Chicago - Circle K, Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 and El Paso, TX. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 37m.
The distance between Madison and Las Cruces is 1301 miles. The road distance is 1388 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to Las Cruces without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 59m and costs $170 - $550.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Madison to Las Cruces, including transfers.
Madison to Las Cruces bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Madison, WI-Lake St. station.
The best way to get from Madison to Las Cruces is to bus via Mesquite which takes 37h 37m and costs $300 - $650. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $550 and takes 10h 53m.
Madison to Las Cruces bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.
Las Cruces is 1h behind Madison. It is currently 6:09 AM in Madison and 5:09 AM in Las Cruces.
What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Las Cruces, NM, USA?
You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Las Cruces, NM via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Dallas, Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30, El Paso, and El Paso, TX in around 37h 37m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Advanced Air, LLC, and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport via San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to El Paso International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to El Paso International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El Paso International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to El Paso International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El Paso International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Las Cruces International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Las Cruces International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Las Cruces International Airport via Denver, Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 16m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Silver City Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Silver City Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Silver City Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Silver City Airport via Denver, Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Silver City Airport via Atlanta, Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to El Paso International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from El Paso, TX to Las Cruces, NM
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $25–40
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $160–310
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $110–240
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