There are 8 ways to get from Madison to Long Beach 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.
Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MSN - LAX
7h 2m$136–658Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest- 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORD - LAX
9h 50m$109–406Bus, train
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
2d 1h$214–1,643Bus
- 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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 4h$194–651Drive 1,969.7 mi
- Drive from Madison to Long Beachcar 1,969.7 mi
31h 22m$360–520Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MSN - SNA
8h 5m$312–1,132Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ORD - SNA
9h 3m$250–720Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane MSN - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
11h 40m$234–1,017
Madison to Long Beach by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Long Beach is to bus and fly which costs $100 - $410 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to Long Beach is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at Long Beach Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Madison and Long Beach is 1724 miles. The road distance is 1981.2 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to Long Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $210 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Madison to Long Beach, including transfers.
Madison to Long Beach bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
The best way to get from Madison to Long Beach is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $650 and takes 2 days 4h.
Madison to Long Beach bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Long Beach is 2h behind Madison. It is currently 2:06 AM in Madison and 12:06 AM in Long Beach.
What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?
Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Long Beach Bus Station via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Ontario International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Ontario International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $90–410
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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