How much is a bus or train ticket from Madison, WI to San Diego, CA?

All-in bus and train tickets from Madison, WI to San Diego, CA start at $217 one-way on carriers including FlixBus, Amtrak.

How long does the trip from Madison, WI to San Diego, CA take?

The fastest bus or train route from Madison, WI to San Diego, CA takes 40h 52m (07:30 to 00:22).

Where do buses and trains depart in Madison and arrive in San Diego?

Departures in Madison primarily board at Madison (Madison Campus WI) and arrive in San Diego at San Diego Santa Fe Depot (SAN).

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Madison, WI

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Madison, WI → San Diego, CA

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San Diego to Madison

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Sun, Nov 15 → Tue, Nov 17

Duration: 65h 15m

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4 transfers

Dutch Mill Park & Ride

FlixBus #2514

$12

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07:00

Chicago Bus Station

09:55

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Transfer time: 2h 45m

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Chicago Bus Station

Greyhound #US0120S

$20

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12:40

Indianapolis Bus Station

18:30

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Transfer time: 1h 25m

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Indianapolis Bus Station

Greyhound #US0421

$16

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19:55

St Louis Bus Station

22:50

Free Wi-Fi

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Restroom

Transfer time: 2h 30m

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Next day: Mon, Nov 16

St Louis Bus Station

Greyhound #US1210

$164

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01:20

Los Angeles Union Station

15:50

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Next day: Tue, Nov 17

Transfer time: 2h 40m

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Los Angeles Union Station

FlixBus #2017

$15

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18:30

Downtown SD (Seaport)

22:15

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

$227

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$227 total

1. Madison, WI → Chicago, IL

FlixBus Official #2514 • 07:00–09:55

$12

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2. Chicago, IL → Indianapolis, IN

Greyhound Official #US0120S • 12:40–18:30

$20

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3. Indianapolis, IN → St Louis, MO

Greyhound Official #US0421 • 19:55–22:50

$16

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4. St Louis, MO → Los Angeles, CA

Greyhound Official #US1210 • 01:20–15:50

$164

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5. Los Angeles, CA → San Diego, CA

FlixBus Official #2017 • 18:30–22:15

$15

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