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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Phoenix is to drive which costs $300 - $440 and takes 29h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Phoenix is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $190 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Phoenix?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 17m.

How far is it from Madison to Phoenix?

The distance between Madison and Phoenix is 1410 miles. The road distance is 1676.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Phoenix without a car is to bus and train via Flagstaff which takes 40h 9m and costs $200 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Madison to Phoenix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Phoenix bus from?

Madison to Phoenix bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Bus or fly from Madison to Phoenix?

The best way to get from Madison to Phoenix is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $190 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 42h 17m.

Where does the Madison to Phoenix bus arrive?

Madison to Phoenix bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.

What is the time difference between Madison and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 1h behind Madison. It is currently 11:30 PM in Madison and 10:30 PM in Phoenix.

Can I drive from Madison to Phoenix?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Phoenix is 1676 miles. It takes approximately 29h 23m to drive from Madison to Phoenix.

Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 2717+ hotels available in Phoenix.

Madison to Phoenix - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Phoenix 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 from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Phoenix (PHX)MSN - PHX
5h 14m
$192–902
Bus, train via Flagstaff
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
40h 9m
$202–1,086
Bus
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
42h 17m
$262–521
Drive 1,666.5 mi
1. Drive from Madison to Phoenix1,666.5 mi
29h 23m
$305–440
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airport
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix (PHX)MKE - PHX
6h 52m
$251–1,153
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 Departures
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)ORD - PHX
7h 55m
$240–690
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtrak
3. Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station
2d 18h

Madison to Phoenix by bus and train

10Weekly Services

40h 9mAverage Duration

$202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,402.1 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Phoenix Bus Station via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 42h 17m.

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