There are 9 ways to get from Milwaukee to California by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
5h 57m$150–536Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
46h 1m$521–1,349Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 2h$348–567Drive 2,037.5 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Los Angelescar 2,037.5 mi
32h 25m$372–538Fly General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MKE - SAN
6h 22m$174–807Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ORD - SNA
7h 33m$278–526Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane ORD - SMF
7h 50m$160–645Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORD - LAX
8h 5m$165–414Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MDW - SAN
8h 16m$175–759
Milwaukee to California by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to California is to bus and fly which costs $160 - $420 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to California is to bus and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to California station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to California. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 1m.
The distance between Milwaukee and California is 1818 miles. The road distance is 2049.4 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to California without a car is to train which takes 46h 1m and costs $500 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Milwaukee to California, including transfers.
Milwaukee to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to California is to train which takes 46h 1m and costs $500 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $600 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $850 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and California, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 46h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
California is 2h behind Milwaukee. It is currently 4:18 AM in Milwaukee and 2:18 AM in California.
Milwaukee to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to California is 2049 miles. It takes approximately 32h 25m to drive from Milwaukee to California.
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