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

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There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MKE - SMF
    7h 52m
    $244–1,006

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

    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
    7h 49m
    $200–745

  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 Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $355–696

  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 Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 5h
    $778–1,656

  5. Drive 2,063.9 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Sacramentocar car 2,063.9 mi
    32h 13m
    $377–545

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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
    8h 13m
    $245–968

  7. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MSN - SMF
    10h 16m
    $236–979

Milwaukee to Sacramento by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,792.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Sacramento Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 1h.

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