There are 10 ways to get from Milwaukee to Berkeley by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)MKE - OAK
8h 20m$235–1,187Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)ORD - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeley
8h 37m$131–442Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Vallejo Transit Center
2d 5h$207–433Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationHiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to EmeryvilleCalifornia Zephyr
2d 7h$243–516Drive 2,140.1 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Berkeley2,140.1 mi
33h 26m$391–565Fly General Mitchell International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)MKE - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeley
8h 40m$163–794Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)MDW - OAK
8h 52m$198–848Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)MDW - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeley
9h 12m$146–555Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)ORD - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeley
9h 42m$185–701Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)ORD - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmond
10h 38m$214–432
Milwaukee to Berkeley by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Berkeley is to bus which costs $200 - $440 and takes 2 days 5h.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Berkeley is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $230 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Emeryville via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Milwaukee and Berkeley is 1862 miles. The road distance is 2152.6 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Berkeley without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $200 - $440.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Milwaukee to Berkeley, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Berkeley is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $230 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $440 and takes 2 days 5h, you could also train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 2 days 7h.
Berkeley is 2h behind Milwaukee. It is currently 7:44 PM in Milwaukee and 5:44 PM in Berkeley.
Milwaukee to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to North Berkeley via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Vallejo Transit Center, El Cerrito del Norte Station, and El Cerrito Del Norte in around 2d 5h.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Vallejo Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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