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

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There are 7 ways to get from Carlsbad to Milwaukee by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    6h 50m
    $196–810

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 47m
    $116–484

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    47h 39m
    $737–1,574

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $360–689

  5. Drive 2,072.5 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Milwaukeecar car 2,072.5 mi
    33h 8m
    $379–547

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

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CLD - MKE
    8h 21m
    $208–864

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    9h 29m
    $154–624

Carlsbad to Milwaukee by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration47h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$737Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,781.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Oceanside to Milwaukee via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 47h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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