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

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Reno by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MSN - RNO
    8h 9m
    $252–1,102

  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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    8h 26m
    $230–940

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    47h 48m
    $361–704

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 2h
    $572–1,341

  5. Drive 1,852.2 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Renocar car 1,852.2 mi
    28h 39m
    $338–489

  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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MKE - RNO
    8h 50m
    $291–1,319

Madison to Reno by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration47h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 47h 48m.

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