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

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Missoula by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane MSN - MSO
    7h 59m
    $142–702

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

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    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 Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane ORD - MSO
    9h 6m
    $110–480

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Missoulabus bus
    28h 50m
    $129–559

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Missoulabus bus
    41h 3m
    $228–527

  5. Drive 1,401.3 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Missoulacar car 1,401.3 mi
    22h 34m
    $256–370

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane MKE - MSO
    9h 42m
    $181–853

Madison to Missoula by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Missoula, MT, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Missoula International Airport (MSO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison to Missoula via Minneapolis, Dickinson, and Billings in around 28h 50m.

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