What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Royal Oak?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Royal Oak is to bus which costs $45 - $140 and takes 11h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Royal Oak?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Royal Oak is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs $70 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Royal Oak?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Royal Oak. However, there are services departing from Madison, WI-Lake St. and arriving at Woodward & Hendrie via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Madison to Royal Oak?

The distance between Madison and Royal Oak is 353 miles. The road distance is 429.8 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Royal Oak without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Royal Oak without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 44m and costs $65 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Royal Oak?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Madison to Royal Oak, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Royal Oak bus from?

Madison to Royal Oak bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Madison, WI-Lake St. station.

Where does the Madison to Royal Oak bus arrive?

Madison to Royal Oak bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.

What is the time difference between Madison and Royal Oak?

Royal Oak is 1h ahead of Madison. It is currently 2:12 PM in Madison and 3:12 PM in Royal Oak.

Can I drive from Madison to Royal Oak?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Royal Oak is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Madison to Royal Oak.

Where can I stay near Royal Oak?

There are 602+ hotels available in Royal Oak.

Madison to Royal Oak - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Madison to Royal Oak by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), 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, train
best
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSN - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain
5h 32m
$71–494
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Madison
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
11h 37m
$49–136
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtraktrain Wolverine
10h 44m
$67–161
Drive 427.3 mi
1. Drive from Madison to Royal Oakcar 427.3 mi
7h 17m
$78–113
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 Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
6h 53m
$204–634
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 Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
8h 3m
$144–442
Bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtraktrain
10h 48m
$74–214
Bus, train via Gary
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
13h 58m
$71–126

Madison to Royal Oak by bus and train

21Weekly Services

10h 44mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 351 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Royal Oak, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Woodward & Hendrie via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Detroit Bus Station, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 11h 37m.

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