What is the cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Madison is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minnesota to Madison?

The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Madison is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $90 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Minnesota and Madison?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Minneapolis Bus Station station and arriving at Madison. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Minnesota to Madison?

The distance between Minnesota and Madison is 275 miles. The road distance is 270.1 miles.

How do I travel from Minnesota to Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Minnesota to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $25 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Minnesota to Madison?

The bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Minnesota to Madison bus from?

Minnesota to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Minnesota to Madison?

The best way to get from Minnesota to Madison is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $25 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $700 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Minnesota to Madison bus arrive?

Minnesota to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.

Can I drive from Minnesota to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Madison is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Minnesota to Madison.

How do I get a bus ticket from Minnesota to Madison?

Book your Minnesota to Madison bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 142+ hotels available in Madison.

Minnesota to Madison - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Minnesota to Madison by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to MadisonFlixBus 2548
5h 30m
$25–130
Drive 268.6 mi
1. Drive from Minneapolis to Madison268.6 mi
4h 28m
$49–71
Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)MSP - MSN
3h 24m
$94–654
Bus via Rochester
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to RochesterJefferson 965
2. Take the bus from Rochester to MadisonJefferson 965
7h 15m
$28–152
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)MSP - MKE
2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.
5h 40m
$323–732

Minnesota to Madison by bus

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 272.9 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison twice daily. Tickets cost $40–130 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) 3 times a day.

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