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

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There are 10 ways to get from Milwaukee to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMKE - SAN
    6h 26m
    $284–1,385

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeORD - SFO
    8h 24m
    $130–451

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationtrainHiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    46h 1m
    $222–1,639

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2d
    $175–606

  5. Drive 2,037.5 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Los Angelescar2,037.5 mi
    32h 14m
    $372–538

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    7h 55m
    $187–743

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeORD - SMF
    7h 59m
    $197–792

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeORD - LAX
    8h 37m
    $131–412

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    8h 27m
    $226–949

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeMDW - LGB
    9h 14m
    $166–696

Milwaukee to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration46h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 46h 1m.

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