How to Travel from
Madison to San Francisco
by Route or Car
Five ways to Travel from Madison to San Francisco
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 711 km)
36 h 6 min
3711 km.
from $204
Other
Bus, Plane (Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport)
9 h 29 min
2836 km.
from $279.54
Bus, Train
2 d 10 h 45 min
2836 km.
from $398.89
Bus
2 d 13 h 22 min
2836 km.
from $699.35
Bus, Plane (Fly Dane County Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
10 h 4 min
2836 km.
from $328.10
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$760.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$478.26
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$336.96
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$391.30
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$250.00
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
10h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.57–$500.00
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$706.52
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$456.52
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$760.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$467.39
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$543.48
Sun Country Airlines
Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$500.00
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.70–$10.87
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$163.04
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$103.26
Vangalder Bus
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$38.04
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$36.96
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to San Francisco?
The cheapest way to get from Madison to San Francisco is to fly which costs $152.17 - $380.43 and takes 9h 10m.
What is the fastest way to get from Madison to San Francisco?
The fastest way to get from Madison to San Francisco is to fly which takes 8h 31m and costs $206.52 - $358.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Madison and San Francisco?
No, there is no direct bus from Madison to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at San Francisco via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
How far is it from Madison to San Francisco?
The distance between Madison and San Francisco is 2880 km. The road distance is 3362.1 km.
How do I travel from Madison to San Francisco without a car?
The best way to get from Madison to San Francisco without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 10h and costs $206.52 - $652.17 .
How long does it take to get from Madison to San Francisco?
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Madison to San Francisco, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Madison to San Francisco bus from?
Madison to San Francisco bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Bus or fly from Madison to San Francisco?
The best way to get from Madison to San Francisco is to fly which takes 8h 31m and costs $206.52 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $184.78 - $1032.61 and takes 2 days 13h.
Where does the Madison to San Francisco bus arrive?
Madison to San Francisco bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
What is the time difference between Madison and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 2h behind Madison. It is currently 03:19 in Madison and 01:19 in San Francisco.
Can I drive from Madison to San Francisco?
Yes, the driving distance between Madison to San Francisco is 3362 km. It takes approximately 32h 5m to drive from Madison to San Francisco.
Where can I stay near San Francisco?
There are 831+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $52.37 per night.
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