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How to get fromMilwaukee to Arcataby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak) or car

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

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane MKE - ACV
    10h 21m
    $323–1,583

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane ORD - ACV
    11h 29m
    $216–841

  3. Train, bus via Portland

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cultural Center Transit Hub to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    2d 8h
    $259–1,886

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Vallejo Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Vallejo to Arcatabus bus
    2d 11h

  5. Drive 2,267.2 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Arcatacar car 2,267.2 mi
    36h 54m
    $414–598

  6. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane MSN - ACV
    12h 5m
    $280–1,359

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    2d 14h

Milwaukee to Arcata by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Breeze Airways fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Arcata via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Vallejo in around 2d 11h.

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