There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to La Jolla by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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
6h 43m$150–536Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
2d 1h$547–1,414Bus
- 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 Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
2d 1h$355–572Drive 2,097 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to La Jollacar 2,097 mi
33h 29m$383–553Fly 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
7h 8m$174–807Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane MKE - CLD
8h 11m$292–992Train 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
9h 2m$175–759Bus via Mesquite
- Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Diegobus
2d 3h$494–574
Milwaukee to La Jolla by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to La Jolla is to bus and fly which costs $150 - $550 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to La Jolla is to bus and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Milwaukee and La Jolla is 1830 miles. The road distance is 2109.2 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to La Jolla without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $500 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Milwaukee to La Jolla, including transfers.
Milwaukee to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to La Jolla is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $500 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $850 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Transit Center in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
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 Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
La Jolla is 2h behind Milwaukee. It is currently 8:37 PM in Milwaukee and 6:37 PM in La Jolla.
Milwaukee to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to La Jolla is 2109 miles. It takes approximately 33h 29m to drive from Milwaukee to La Jolla.
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