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

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There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Portland by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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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 Portland International Airport (PDX)planeMSN - PDX
    8h 38m
    $235–1,105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
    6. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
    40h 40m
    $202–739

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - BloomingtonbusMadison
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to PortlandtrainEmpire Builder
    44h 36m
    $210–557

  4. Drive 1,938.1 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Portlandcar1,938.1 mi
    31h 18m
    $354–511

  5. 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)planeORD - PDX
    9h 6m
    $263–533

  6. 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)planeMKE - PDX
    9h 48m
    $314–1,356

  7. Bus, taxi to Appleton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Green Bay Transit, WIbus
    2. Take the taxi from Green Bay Transit, WI to Appleton International Airport (ATW)taxi
    3. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeATW - PDX
    10h 35m
    $346–1,018

Madison to Portland by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration40h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, Spokane Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 40h 40m.

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