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

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There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Santa Ana by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MKE - SNA
    7h 42m
    $281–1,315

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

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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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    7h 30m
    $194–623

  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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 4m
    $226–1,547

  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
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus bus
    2d 3h

  5. Drive 2,034.7 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Santa Anacar car 2,034.7 mi
    32h 22m
    $372–537

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MKE - LGB
    10h 38m
    $212–1,043

Milwaukee to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration46h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Santa Ana via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 46h 4m.

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