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

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to San Luis Obispo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MKE - SBP
    8h 34m
    $153–654

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    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 Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane ORD - SBP
    10h 19m
    $139–473

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train
    2d 4h
    $798–1,706

  4. 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 Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    2d 7h
    $384–721

  5. Drive 2,173.8 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to San Luis Obispocar car 2,173.8 mi
    35h 12m
    $397–573

  6. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    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 San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MSN - SBP
    11h 16m
    $155–677

  7. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MKE - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    11h 18m
    $213–804

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ORD - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    11h 16m
    $189–643

Milwaukee to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$798Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,832.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to San Luis Obispo via Chicago Union Station and Los Angeles in around 2d 4h.

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