How to Travel from
San Jose to Madison
by Route or Car
Five ways to Travel from San Jose to Madison
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 651 km)
35 h 27 min
3651 km.
from $200
Other
Bus, Plane
9 h 41 min
2812 km.
from $348.75
Train, Bus
2 d 11 h 4 min
2811 km.
from $590.05
Bus
2 d 12 h 52 min
2812 km.
from $705.78
Train, Plane
8 h 48 min
2812 km.
from $257.17
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$760.87
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$358.70
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$304.35
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$293.48
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
10h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$336.96–$489.13
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
6h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$532.61
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$760.87
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$543.48
Frontier Airlines
Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$239.13
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
5h 34m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$543.48
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$380.43
Sun Country Airlines
Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$500.00
Breeze Airways
Website:
flybreeze.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Dane
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$402.17
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$9.78
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.61–$65.22
Train from Emeryville to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
BART
Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$163.04
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$97.83
Vangalder Bus
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$39.13
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$38.04
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Madison?
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Madison is to Caltrain and fly which costs $184.78 - $326.09 and takes 8h 48m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Madison?
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Madison is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $206.52 - $369.57 .
Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Madison?
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Madison. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
How far is it from San Jose to Madison?
The distance between San Jose and Madison is 2831 km. The road distance is 3411.9 km.
How do I travel from San Jose to Madison without a car?
The best way to get from San Jose to Madison without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 11h and costs $206.52 - $760.87 .
How long does it take to get from San Jose to Madison?
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from San Jose to Madison, including transfers.
Where do I catch the San Jose to Madison bus from?
San Jose to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
Bus or fly from San Jose to Madison?
The best way to get from San Jose to Madison is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $206.52 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $1032.61 and takes 2 days 12h.
Where does the San Jose to Madison bus arrive?
San Jose to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Madison?
Madison is 2h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 01:49 in San Jose and 03:49 in Madison.
Can I drive from San Jose to Madison?
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Madison is 3412 km. It takes approximately 32h 34m to drive from San Jose to Madison.
Where can I stay near Madison?
There are 108+ hotels available in Madison. Prices start at $54.24 per night.
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