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

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There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Seattle 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MSN - SEA
    8h 12m
    $195–605

  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 16m
    $177–333

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Ellensburgbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Seattlebus bus
    39h 25m
    $479–680

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus Madison
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    47h 19m
    $520–1,240

  5. Drive  1,873.2 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Seattlecar car 1,873.2 mi
    30h 16m
    $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 9m
    $294–495

  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 32m
    $191–763

Madison to Seattle by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration39h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$479Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,638.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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 via Minneapolis, Billings, Spokane, and Ellensburg in around 39h 25m.

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