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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 9 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)plane plane MKE - SAN
    6h 22m
    $164–757

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    7h 59m
    $135–476

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    46h 1m
    $1,247–1,972

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $404–648

  5. Drive  2,037.5 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Los Angelescar car 2,037.5 mi
    32h 25m
    $349–503

  6. 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 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 17m
    $140–314

  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 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    8h 6m
    $160–415

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

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    8h 31m
    $211–832

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    9h 51m
    $152–545

Milwaukee to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,748.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 46h 1m.

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