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How to get fromWaukesha to Phoenixby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Waukesha to Phoenix by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Phoenix

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MKE - PHX
    6h 43m
    $265–571

  2. Drive to Chicago Rockford International Airport, fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

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    1. Drive from Waukesha to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)car car
    2. Fly from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane RFD - AZA
    6h 17m
    $160–682

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    40h 12m
    $486–1,103

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 4m
    $301–490

  5. Drive  1,731 mi

    1. Drive from Waukesha to Phoenixcar car 1,731 mi
    30h 26m
    $316–457

  6. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MSN - PHX
    8h 3m
    $194–582

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ORD - PHX
    8h 27m
    $235–420

  8. Bus via Mesquite

    1. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus bus
    43h 12m
    $425–500

Waukesha to Phoenix by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$486Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,483.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Waukesha, WI, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Phoenix Bus Station via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 42h 4m.

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