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

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SEA - MSN
    8h 5m
    $155–705

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    40h 30m
    $424–667

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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 48m
    $520–1,099

  4. Drive  1,875.7 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Madisoncar car 1,875.7 mi
    30h 8m
    $343–495

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    8h 33m
    $293–498

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    9h 44m
    $177–388

Seattle to Madison by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration40h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$424Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,638.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American 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 Greyhound to Madison via Spokane, Billings, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 40h 30m.

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