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

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There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Seattle by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MSN - SEA
    8h 34m
    $208–858

  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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    9h 34m
    $170–656

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus Madison
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    44h 55m
    $560–1,177

  4. 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 Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $369–744

  5. Drive 1,873.2 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Seattlecar car 1,873.2 mi
    30h 17m
    $342–494

  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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKE - SEA
    8h 27m
    $247–1,024

  7. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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 Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    10h 58m
    $234–916

Madison to Seattle by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration44h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$560Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,640.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison to Seattle Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Denver Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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