Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Milwaukee

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Milwaukee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.

  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SFO - MKE
    8h 7m
    $243–565

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    9h 28m
    $121–339

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $380–611

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2d 8h
    $1,350–2,181

  5. Drive  2,150.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Milwaukeecar car 2,150.5 mi
    33h 46m
    $393–567

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane OAK - MKE
    8h 7m
    $179–761

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 15m
    $144–307

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    8h 53m
    $227–502

  9. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    8h 57m
    $163–638

San Francisco to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Milwaukee.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,862 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There