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

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

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MKE - LAX
    9h 49m
    $137–610

  2. 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 / ...
    2d
    $575–1,355

  3. 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
    2d 5h
    $350–566

  4. Drive  2,065.6 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Malibucar car 2,065.6 mi
    33h
    $377–545

  5. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MKE - BUR
    10h 33m
    $197–908

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

    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
    9h 41m
    $163–409

  7. 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
    10h 13m
    $168–662

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    11h 2m
    $198–860

  9. 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 to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 30m
    $208–888

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pomona Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus bus 707
    2d 22h
    $675–1,659

Milwaukee to Malibu by train, bus, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$575Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,791.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 49m

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

Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Civic Center / Malibu Library via Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Alameda / 1st, Little Tokyo / Arts District Station, Downtown Santa Monica Station, and 5th / Colorado in around 2d.

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