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Getting to and from Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN)

Madison, Wisconsin KMSN #98 US airport by passengers

Train, bus, shuttle, rideshare and rental cars at MSN.

Ways to reach MSN

  • Bus

    Madison Metro Route D2

    Metro Transit D2 buses leave from outside Door 6, every 30 minutes on weekdays and hourly on weeknights and weekends. Routes are D2 EPIC CAMPUS, toward downtown Madison and the UW campus, and D2 VERONA. Adult fare is $2, paid with a contactless card or virtual wallet. The fare includes a free 2-hour transfer to other Madison, Middleton and Sun Prairie routes. Tap the same card every time you board to get the transfer.

  • Taxi

    Taxis

    Taxis wait at the north end of baggage claim, at Door 7. Madison Taxi is (608) 255-8294 and Union Cab is (608) 242-2000.

  • Rideshare

    Uber and Lyft

    Rideshare pickups are outside Door 6, to the right along the terminal curb.

  • Hotel shuttle

    Hotel courtesy vans

    Hotel and courtesy vans stop at Door 5, in the shelter on the roadway median. The airport lists three partner hotels: Baymont Inn & Suites at (608) 831-7711, Hilton Madison Monona Terrace at (608) 255-5100, and Best Western East Towne Suites at (608) 244-2020. You can also use the courtesy phone between baggage claim 1 and 2.

  • Rental car

    Rental cars

    Rental car booths are in baggage claim. The rental car lot is just outside Door 6.

Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from MSN to downtown Madison?

The Madison Metro D2 bus leaves from outside Door 6 and costs $2 with a contactless card. Buses run every 30 minutes on weekdays and hourly on weeknights and weekends. Taxis and rideshare are also available.