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How to get fromMilwaukee to San Francisco Bay Areaby plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MKE - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    9h 7m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    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 San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    2d 6h

  3. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    2d 9h

  4. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MKE - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    9h 5m

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    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 ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    9h 13m

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    9h 39m

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    9h 37m

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    10h 56m

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,872.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the bus to Airport, walk to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to San Francisco Bay Area via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2d 6h.

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