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How to get fromMilwaukee to Tacomaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Tacoma by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKE - SEA
    6h 42m
    $278–468

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    8h 44m
    $179–760

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    45h 48m
    $524–1,232

  4. 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 Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594
    2d 6h
    $386–615

  5. Drive  1,956.2 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Tacomacar car 1,956.2 mi
    31h 27m
    $357–516

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

    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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    8h 14m
    $194–327

Milwaukee to Tacoma by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$524Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,716.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 2d 6h.

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