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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Wisconsin 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 31m
    $147–633

  2. Fly to Appleton International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane SAN - ATW
    5h 52m
    $116–464

  3. 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
    $545–1,410

  4. 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
    $366–594

  5. Drive  2,098.7 mi

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

  6. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SAN - MSN
    6h 40m
    $161–704

  7. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SAN - MSP
    2. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 1m
    $172–570

San Diego to Wisconsin by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$545Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,742.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American 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.

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