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MSN

Dane County Regional Airport

Madison, United States

Where to start
Uber / Lyft

Wisconsin's capital airport serving Madison. Rideshare is the primary option. Metro Transit bus connects to downtown.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

Convenient to downtown Madison and UW campus

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteTNC zone outside the terminal.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Lyft

rideshare

Alternative rideshare

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteSame zone as Uber.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Licensed Taxi

taxi

No-app alternative

AvailabilityAvailable during operating hours
Pickup NoteTaxi stand outside baggage claim.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Rideshare pickup in the designated TNC zone outside the terminal.

Taxi

Taxis at the taxi stand outside baggage claim.

Shuttle

Hotel shuttles and University of Wisconsin shuttles from outside the terminal.

Transit

Metro Transit Route 4 connects to downtown Madison. Check schedule for frequency.

Travel Extras

Need a SIM?Need a lounge?Need a hotel?Need bag storage?

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Local Tips

  • The Wisconsin State Capitol building is about 10 minutes from the airport.
  • During Badger football games, traffic can be significant in Madison.
  • Madison Metro bus 20 connects MSN to downtown Madison and the UW campus every 30-60 minutes.
  • Surge spikes during Wisconsin Badgers football Saturdays (autumn) — Camp Randall is ~6 miles from MSN.
  • Cellular signal in MSN's parking garage can drop and stall driver matching — request your ride after you reach the open curb.