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

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There are 10 ways to get from Milwaukee to Long Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MKE - LGB
    8h 39m
    $164–754

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

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    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
    8h 40m
    $142–407

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    47h 11m
    $1,249–1,974

  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 El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2d 4h
    $407–602

  5. Drive  2,049.6 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Long Beachcar car 2,049.6 mi
    32h 47m
    $374–541

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    7h 55m
    $253–751

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    9h 13m
    $201–779

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    9h 15m
    $183–683

  9. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    9h 30m
    $188–777

  10. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 28m
    $145–487

Milwaukee to Long Beach by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,759.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to 1st Street Station via Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 47h 11m.

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