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

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There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    5h 45m
    $162–752

  2. Train (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 train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    2d
    $1,302–2,062

  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
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 6h

  4. Drive  2,099.9 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to San Diegocar car 2,099.9 mi
    33h 28m
    $384–554

  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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    7h 9m
    $188–321

  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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 49m
    $199–777

Milwaukee to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,743.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d.

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