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

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Seattle by plane, bus (Flixbus), 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MSN - SEA
    8h 52m
    $188–858

  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 40m
    $146–596

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    38h 30m
    $189–739

  4. 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 48m
    $210–1,577

  5. Drive 1,876 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Seattlecar car 1,876 mi
    30h 10m
    $343–495

  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 32m
    $237–1,059

Madison to Seattle by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration38h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other 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 Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, and Spokane Station in around 38h 30m.

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