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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Madison is to bus which costs $190 - $470 and takes 42h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Madison is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $210 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Madison. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via St Louis Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 25m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Madison?

The distance between Phoenix and Madison is 1409 miles. The road distance is 1671.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Phoenix to Madison without a car is to bus and train via Flagstaff which takes 40h 46m and costs $210 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Phoenix to Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Madison bus from?

Phoenix to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Phoenix to Madison?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Madison is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $210 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $470 and takes 42h 25m.

Where does the Phoenix to Madison bus arrive?

Phoenix to Madison bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Madison?

Madison is 1h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 10:27 AM in Phoenix and 11:27 AM in Madison.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Madison is 1672 miles. It takes approximately 29h 26m to drive from Phoenix to Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 142+ hotels available in Madison.

Phoenix to Madison - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Madison by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)PHX - MSN
5h 3m
$212–1,002
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
42h 25m
$192–467
Bus, train via Flagstaff
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
40h 46m
$211–505
Drive 1,662.1 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Madison1,662.1 mi
29h 26m
$304–439
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)PHX - MKE
2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.
7h 20m
$261–1,160
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrak
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
2d 14h

Phoenix to Madison by bus and train

7Weekly Services

40h 46mAverage Duration

$211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,401.2 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 42h 25m.

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