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How to get fromSan Diego to Milwaukeeby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    4h 26m
    $148–620

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2d
    $1,301–2,062

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $414–628

  4. Drive  2,098.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Milwaukeecar car 2,098.7 mi
    33h 30m
    $383–554

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 35m
    $174–302

San Diego to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,742.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Milwaukee via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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