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

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Washington by plane, bus (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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MSN - DCA
    3h 25m
    $212–1,202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    21h 37m
    $92–211

  3. 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 Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    22h 25m
    $117–401

  4. Drive 833.9 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Washingtoncar car 833.9 mi
    14h 26m
    $153–220

  5. 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MKE - DCA
    4h 50m
    $251–1,353

  6. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORD - DCA
    5h 49m
    $140–790

Madison to Washington by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Washington Union Station via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 37m.

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