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

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There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Palm Springs by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MKE - PSP
    8h 17m
    $163–753

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    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 bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d
    $644–1,694

  3. Bus

    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 Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 2h
    $359–581

  4. Drive  1,999.8 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Palm Springscar car 1,999.8 mi
    32h 38m
    $365–528

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    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 Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    8h 20m
    $209–412

Milwaukee to Palm Springs by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$644Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,672.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 2h.

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