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How to get fromBoston to Waukeshaby ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Waukesha by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Ferry, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BOS - MKE
    6h 13m
    $149–782

  2. Ferry, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    8h 46m
    $119–495

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    26h 29m
    $620–956

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    30h 4m
    $222–335

  5. Drive  1,074.8 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Waukeshacar car 1,074.8 mi
    18h 51m
    $184–266

  6. Ferry, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane BOS - MSN
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    8h 15m
    $129–543

Boston to Waukesha by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$620Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 884.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to E Main Street at N East Avenue via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 26h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 30h 4m.

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