There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Wisconsin by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SAN - MKE
4h 36m$173–712Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SAN - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain
7h 18m$122–491Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2d$599–1,410Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
2d 5h$346–687Drive 2,098.7 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Milwaukeecar 2,098.7 mi
33h 30m$383–554Fly to Appleton International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane SAN - ATW
6h$133–517Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane SAN - MSN
6h 43m$190–569Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SAN - MSP
- Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
7h 1m$172–570
San Diego to Wisconsin by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Wisconsin is to fly and bus which costs $170 - $600 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Wisconsin is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Wisconsin station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Wisconsin. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Milwaukee via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between San Diego and Wisconsin is 1753 miles. The road distance is 2110.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Wisconsin without a car is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $600 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from San Diego to Wisconsin, including transfers.
San Diego to Wisconsin bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Wisconsin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Wisconsin is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also bus, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Wisconsin, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Milwaukee via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Wisconsin bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Wisconsin is 2h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 12:25 PM in San Diego and 2:25 PM in Wisconsin.
San Diego to Wisconsin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Wisconsin is 2111 miles. It takes approximately 33h 30m to drive from San Diego to Wisconsin.
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