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How to get fromSeattle to Waukeshaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Waukesha by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    7h 56m
    $331–488

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

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    10h 7m
    $201–391

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder
    45h 45m
    $701–1,399

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $414–788

  5. Drive 1,928 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Waukeshacar car 1,928 mi
    30h 53m
    $352–509

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SEA - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    10h 49m
    $201–789

Seattle to Waukesha by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$701Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,729.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Milwaukee once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,400 and the journey takes 44h 2m.

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