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How to get fromMilwaukee to Nevada Cityby plane, train, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Milwaukee to Nevada City by plane, train, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or subway

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MKE - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 46m
    $263–1,027

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    12h 46m
    $170–671

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Drive from 725 E. Sierra Ave to Nevada Citycar car
    2d 3h
    $356–569

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 3h
    $616–1,509

  5. Drive  2,015.5 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Nevada Citycar car 2,015.5 mi
    31h 28m
    $368–532

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe 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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    3. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 53m
    $229–716

  7. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MKE - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    12h 39m
    $204–932

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    3. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 50m
    $264–979

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    13h 18m
    $215–884

  10. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train, 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    4. Take the train from Richmond to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    5. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    15h 10m
    $199–408

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,788 mi
  • Duration: 12h 46m

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

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Nevada City via Chicago Union Station and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 2d 3h.

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