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How to get fromMerced to Madisonby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Merced to Madison by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane FAT - MSN
    10h 8m
    $160–722

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2d 5h
    $426–667

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2d 10h
    $1,249–2,088

  4. Drive  2,012.5 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Madisoncar car 2,012.5 mi
    33h 52m
    $368–531

  5. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SMF - MSN
    11h 24m
    $185–786

  6. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FAT - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    11h 35m
    $232–545

  7. Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane OAK - MSN
    11h 45m
    $187–773

  8. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SJC - MSN
    13h 14m
    $196–783

Merced to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$426Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,729.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 5h.

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