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

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There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Madison by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeMRY - MSN
    10h 5m
    $207–958

  2. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSFO - ORD
    4. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    11h 44m
    $191–565

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    2d 11h
    $235–525

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    2d 12h

  5. Drive 2,155.7 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Madisoncar2,155.7 mi
    33h 45m
    $394–569

  6. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeSFO - MSN
    10h 1m
    $199–862

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeSJC - MSN
    9h 49m
    $257–1,013

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSJC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    11h 53m
    $229–646

Salinas to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 2d 11h.

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