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

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

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MKE - SJC
    8h 5m
    $225–955

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

    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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 44m
    $173–341

  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 Oaklandbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $362–699

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    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 train from Emeryville to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2d 9h
    $791–1,691

  5. Drive 2,178.9 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Santa Claracar car 2,178.9 mi
    34h 15m
    $398–575

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    8h 1m
    $191–534

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    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
    8h 12m
    $225–867

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    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 train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 9m
    $227–494

Milwaukee to Santa Clara by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,836.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2d 6h.

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