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

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

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane RNO - MSN
    6h 21m
    $224–1,011

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reno to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2d 1h
    $155–396

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    2d
    $168–535

  4. Drive 1,852.7 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Madisoncar car 1,852.7 mi
    28h 38m
    $339–489

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane RNO - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    8h 15m
    $270–1,185

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

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RNO - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    8h 8m
    $235–387

Reno to Madison by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS to Madison via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d.

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