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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)planeRNO - MSN
    6h 32m
    $204–873

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reno to Chicago Union StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusbusVan Galder
    2d 1h
    $179–1,122

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus
    2d
    $185–595

  4. Drive 1,852.7 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Madisoncar1,852.7 mi
    28h 31m
    $339–489

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeRNO - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    8h 15m
    $261–1,110

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

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeRNO - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    8h 2m
    $238–529

Reno to Madison by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 3 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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