What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Milwaukee?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $85 - $230 and takes 20h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Milwaukee?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $240 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Milwaukee?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Milwaukee?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 9m.

How far is it from Washington to Milwaukee?

The distance between Washington and Milwaukee is 644 miles. The road distance is 779.2 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Milwaukee without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 20h 9m and costs $110 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Milwaukee?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Washington to Milwaukee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Milwaukee bus from?

Washington to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Milwaukee train from?

Washington to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Milwaukee?

The best way to get from Washington to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $240 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 20h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $230 and takes 20h 20m.

Where does the Washington to Milwaukee bus arrive?

Washington to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Washington and Milwaukee?

Milwaukee is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 11:33 AM in Washington and 10:33 AM in Milwaukee.

Where does the Washington to Milwaukee train arrive?

Washington to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Milwaukee?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Milwaukee is 779 miles. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Washington to Milwaukee.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Milwaukee?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Washington to Milwaukee?

Book your Washington to Milwaukee bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Milwaukee?

There are 254+ hotels available in Milwaukee.

Washington to Milwaukee - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DCA - MKE
2h 47m
$243–1,358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
20h 20m
$88–228
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
20h 9m
$116–604
Drive 774.6 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Milwaukeecar 774.6 mi
13h 37m
$142–205
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BWI - MKE
4h 20m
$115–1,048

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Distance: 640 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 20h 9m.

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