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How to get fromWashington DC to Madisonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington DC to Madison by plane, bus (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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DCA - MSN
    4h 26m
    $205–1,106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    23h 26m
    $143–278

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    23h 34m
    $233–528

  4. Drive 833.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Madisoncar car 833.6 mi
    14h 25m
    $153–220

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DCA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    6h 36m
    $244–1,424

Washington DC to Madison by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 23h 26m.

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