What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Madison is to bus which costs $190 - $460 and takes 45h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to Madison?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Madison is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $320 - $1,100.

How far is it from Tucson to Madison?

The distance between Tucson and Madison is 1424 miles. The road distance is 1659.2 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to Madison without a car is to bus and train which takes 43h 32m and costs $240 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to Madison?

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Tucson to Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Madison bus from?

Tucson to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Bus or fly from Tucson to Madison?

The best way to get from Tucson to Madison is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $290 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $460 and takes 45h 35m.

Where does the Tucson to Madison bus arrive?

Tucson to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Madison?

Madison is 1h ahead of Tucson. It is currently 9:37 AM in Tucson and 10:37 AM in Madison.

Can I drive from Tucson to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Madison is 1659 miles. It takes approximately 29h 46m to drive from Tucson to Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 142+ hotels available in Madison.

Tucson to Madison - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

Q: Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Madison. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 35m.

There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Madison by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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Fly Tucson to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)TUS - MSN
7h 33m
$292–1,402
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
4. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
45h 35m
$198–460
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Station
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
43h 32m
$249–512
Drive 1,649.5 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Madison1,649.5 mi
29h 46m
$301–435
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)PHX - MSN
6h 58m
$327–1,037
Fly Tucson to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)TUS - ORD
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
9h 7m
$214–795
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationTexas Eagle
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusVan Galder
2d 8h
$210–500

Tucson to Madison by bus and train

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43h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,415.4 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Tucson (TUS) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 45h 35m.

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