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

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

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MKE - LAX
    8h 53m
    $126–558

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d
    $1,248–1,974

  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
    2d 4h
    $415–651

  4. Drive  2,053.1 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Santa Monicacar car 2,053.1 mi
    32h 42m
    $363–524

  5. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MKE - BUR
    9h 22m
    $196–856

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 42m
    $137–367

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    9h 12m
    $193–563

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 26m
    $142–469

Milwaukee to Santa Monica by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

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Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,778.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to 5th / Santa Monica via Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2d.

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