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

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

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeSEA - MSN
    8h 11m
    $195–855

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSEA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    9h 52m
    $173–518

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus
    38h 45m
    $192–744

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.busMinneapolis
    45h 18m
    $228–1,627

  5. Drive 1,875.7 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Madisoncar1,875.7 mi
    29h 52m
    $343–495

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSEA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
    8h 44m
    $254–1,078

Seattle to Madison by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration38h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Madison via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 38h 45m.

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