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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Wisconsin Dells by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    7h 23m
    $201–716

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SAN - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    8h 51m
    $173–679

  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 Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    2d 2h
    $1,357–2,157

  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 Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    2d 7h
    $441–679

  5. Drive  2,038.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Wisconsin Dellscar car 2,038.6 mi
    32h 51m
    $372–538

  6. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SAN - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    9h 22m
    $255–724

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    9h 19m
    $196–589

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    9h 42m
    $173–497

San Diego to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,852.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from San Diego to Wisconsin Dells Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Wisconsin Dells via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Wisconsin Dells in around 2d 7h.

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