How to Travel from
Madison to Santa Cruz
by Route or Car
Eight ways to Travel from Madison to Santa Cruz
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 644 km)
35 h 37 min
3644 km.
from $200
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly Dane County Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
10 h 12 min
2840 km.
from $329.40
Bus, Plane (Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport)
11 h 20 min
2840 km.
from $304.87
Bus
2 d 12 h 46 min
2840 km.
from $724.84
Bus, Train
2 d 13 h 7 min
2839 km.
from $410.85
Bus, Plane (Fly Dane County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport)
10 h 39 min
2840 km.
from $295.92
Bus, Plane (Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport)
11 h 37 min
2840 km.
from $293.13
Bus, Plane (Fly Dane County Regional Airport to Oakland International Airport)
11 h 12 min
2840 km.
from $278.42
Transport providers
Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$467.39
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$760.87
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$478.26
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$1,195.65
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
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 Dane County Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$336.96
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$282.61
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 Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$706.52
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$706.52
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$456.52
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
8h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.57–$1,195.65
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
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$1,195.65
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$380.43
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 Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.24
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 from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
BART
Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Richmond to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.78
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.07
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
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$163.04
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$92.39
Santa Cruz Metro
Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.85–$7.07
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.85–$7.07
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 Santa Cruz?
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Santa Cruz is to fly and BART and bus which costs $163.04 - $402.17 and takes 11h 12m.
What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Santa Cruz?
The fastest way to get from Madison to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 10h 12m and costs $250 - $456.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Madison and Santa Cruz?
No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at Front via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
How far is it from Madison to Santa Cruz?
The distance between Madison and Santa Cruz is 2894 km. The road distance is 3457.4 km.
How do I travel from Madison to Santa Cruz without a car?
The best way to get from Madison to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $184.78 - $1086.96 .
How long does it take to get from Madison to Santa Cruz?
It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Madison to Santa Cruz, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Madison to Santa Cruz bus from?
Madison to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Bus or fly from Madison to Santa Cruz?
The best way to get from Madison to Santa Cruz is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $184.78 - $1086.96 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $271.74 - $869.57 and takes 13h 51m.
Where does the Madison to Santa Cruz bus arrive?
Madison to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
What is the time difference between Madison and Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz is 2h behind Madison. It is currently 04:05 in Madison and 02:05 in Santa Cruz.
Can I drive from Madison to Santa Cruz?
Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Santa Cruz is 3457 km. It takes approximately 33h 6m to drive from Madison to Santa Cruz.
Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?
There are 120+ hotels available in Santa Cruz. Prices start at $68.79 per night.
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