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

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Santee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, 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
    7h 32m
    $248–1,215

  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 2 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    8h 58m
    $141–413

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    2d 1h
    $205–450

  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 Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
    2d 1h
    $220–634

  5. Drive 2,099.5 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Santeecar2,099.5 mi
    33h 16m
    $384–554

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planeMKE - CLD
    2. Take the taxi from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Santeetaxi
    8h 14m
    $272–930

  7. 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
    9h 34m
    $191–777

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
    3. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
    2d 22h
    $275–780

Milwaukee to Santee by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Santee, CA, 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 Santee Town Center Station via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and El Cajon Station in around 2d 1h.

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