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

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

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PDX - MSN
    8h 12m
    $195–855

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    40h 25m
    $419–624

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus Minneapolis
    45h 28m
    $634–1,287

  4. Drive 1,937.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Madisoncar car 1,937.5 mi
    31h 33m
    $354–511

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PDX - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    10h 16m
    $196–825

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    9h 34m
    $217–408

Portland to Madison by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration40h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$419Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,657.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Madison via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, Billings, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 40h 25m.

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