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

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There are 10 ways to get from Milwaukee to Santa Monica Pier 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 46m
    $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 3h
    $405–650

  4. Drive  2,053.3 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Santa Monica Piercar car 2,053.3 mi
    32h 42m
    $351–507

  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 27m
    $196–906

  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 45m
    $137–307

  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 15m
    $193–563

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    11h 12m
    $225–883

  9. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Santa Monica

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Santa Monica (SMO)plane plane MKE - SMO
    9h 23m
    $173–803

  10. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    11h 44m
    $172–577

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,778.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Santa Monica Pier, 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 Broadway / Ocean via Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2d.

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