Rome2Rio

How to get fromMilwaukee to Carlsbadby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

Find Transport to Carlsbad

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Carlsbad by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane MKE - CLD
    8h 16m
    $204–857

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    9h 18m
    $190–698

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    47h 23m
    $737–1,570

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    2d 5h
    $360–691

  5. Drive 2,073.4 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Carlsbadcar car 2,073.4 mi
    33h 5m
    $379–547

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 40m
    $224–909

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

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    9h 42m
    $224–871

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    10h 4m

Milwaukee to Carlsbad by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration47h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$737Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Milwaukee to Carlsbad.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,738.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Oceanside via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 47h 23m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers