What is the cheapest way to get from California to Wisconsin?

The cheapest way to get from California to Wisconsin is to bus which costs $190 - $490 and takes 2 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Wisconsin?

The fastest way to get from California to Wisconsin is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $320 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between California and Wisconsin?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Wisconsin station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

Is there a direct train between California and Wisconsin?

No, there is no direct train from California to Wisconsin. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 52m.

How far is it from California to Wisconsin?

The distance between California and Wisconsin is 1756 miles. The road distance is 2046.5 miles.

How do I travel from California to Wisconsin without a car?

The best way to get from California to Wisconsin without a car is to train which takes 45h 52m and costs $220 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from California to Wisconsin?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from California to Wisconsin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Wisconsin bus from?

California to Wisconsin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Wisconsin train from?

California to Wisconsin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from California to Wisconsin?

The best way to get from California to Wisconsin is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $320 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $1,500 and takes 45h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $490 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the California to Wisconsin bus arrive?

California to Wisconsin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between California and Wisconsin?

Wisconsin is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 8:24 PM in California and 10:24 PM in Wisconsin.

Where does the California to Wisconsin train arrive?

California to Wisconsin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from California to Wisconsin?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Wisconsin is 2047 miles. It takes approximately 32h 20m to drive from California to Wisconsin.

How do I get a train ticket from California to Wisconsin?

Book your California to Wisconsin train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from California to Wisconsin?

Book your California to Wisconsin bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Wisconsin?

There are 298+ hotels available in Wisconsin.

California to Wisconsin - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from California to Wisconsin by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Fly San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)SAN - MKE
5h 52m
$326–1,408
Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)SAN - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenosha
8h 51m
$178–767
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to MilwaukeeHiawatha Service / ...
45h 52m
$223–1,463
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
2d 2h
$199–490
Drive 2,034.7 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Milwaukee2,034.7 mi
32h 20m
$372–537
Fly San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)SAN - MSP
2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
8h 25m
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)LAX - MSP
2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
8h 33m

California to Wisconsin by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 1,746 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between California, USA and Wisconsin, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 45h 52m.

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