There are 5 ways to get from Watertown to Madison by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Watertown International Airport
best- Fly from Watertown International Airport (ART) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ART - MSN
8h 23m$182–749Drive 869.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watertown to Madisoncar 869.1 mi
14h 35m$159–230Bus, train
- Take the bus from Watertown to Syracusebus
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
19h 42m$414–713Bus
- Take the bus from Watertown to Syracusebus
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
21h 53m$164–298Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Watertown to Syracusebus
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane SYR - MSN
7h 33m$191–955
Watertown International Airport (ART) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watertown to Madison is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Watertown to Madison is to bus and fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $190 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Watertown to Madison. However, there are services departing from Watertown and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Syracuse Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 53m.
The distance between Watertown and Madison is 687 miles. The road distance is 874.2 miles.
The best way to get from Watertown to Madison without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 42m and costs $410 - $750.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Watertown to Madison, including transfers.
Watertown to Madison bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Watertown station.
The best way to get from Watertown to Madison is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs $180 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $300 and takes 21h 53m.
Watertown to Madison bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Madison is 1h behind Watertown. It is currently 16:08 in Watertown and 15:08 in Madison.
What companies run services between Watertown, NY, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
American Airlines flies from Watertown International Airport (ART) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Watertown to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Watertown, Syracuse Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 21h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Watertown International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Watertown International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Philadelphia, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $360–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Watertown to Syracuse
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
Bus from Watertown to Syracuse
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
Bus from Watertown to Syracuse
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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