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How to get fromSalinas to Milwaukeeby shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to Milwaukee by shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSJC - MKE
    9h 38m
    $315–1,261

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSFO - ORD
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    10h 57m
    $143–561

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
    2d 9h
    $252–588

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Emeryvilletrain
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2d 11h
    $281–1,014

  5. Drive 2,233.9 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Milwaukeecar2,233.9 mi
    35h 9m
    $408–589

  6. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeMRY - MKE
    9h 57m
    $268–1,209

  7. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSFO - MDW
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    10h 49m
    $178–751

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSJC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    10h 42m
    $216–808

  9. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeOAK - MDW
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    11h 41m
    $189–749

Salinas to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 9h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Milwaukee via Emeryville and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 11h.

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