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How to get fromMinneapolis to Waukeshaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Waukesha by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, line 1 bus

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to E Main Street at N East Avenuebus bus
    4h 38m
    $617–1,024

  2. Drive 320.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Waukeshacar car 320.9 mi
    5h 17m
    $59–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train Borealis / ...
    8h 54m
    $115–242

  4. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to UW-Madisonbus bus Minneapolis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus Madison
    9h 45m
    $70–120

  5. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MSP - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    5h 54m
    $102–585

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    7h 3m
    $267–557

  7. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548
    9h 59m
    $75–121

Minneapolis to Waukesha by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Madison, WI-Lake St. and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 9h 45m.

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