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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milwaukee, WI to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milwaukee, WI to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 45h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a train costs an average of $196.
Distance: 1741 miles (2802 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$408 Average price | $243 Average price Cheapest | $423 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52h 45m Average total duration 52h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45h 59m Average total duration Fastest 45h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milwaukee, WI to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $165 (€133) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milwaukee, WI to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $408 (€330).
A bus is $224 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milwaukee, WI to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $467 (€377).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 45h 29m.
Train takes on average 52h 15m.
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How to get from Milwaukee, WI to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milwaukee, WI to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:55 AM52h35Milwaukee, WI5:30 AMLos Angeles, CA$2131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:55 AM52h35Milwaukee, WI5:30 AMLos Angeles, CA$2131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:20 PM48h55Milwaukee, WI3:15 PMLos Angeles, CA$2731One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:55 AM52h35Milwaukee, WI6:30 AMLos Angeles, CA$2251One-way0 transfers
- 3:20 PM48h55Milwaukee, WI4:15 PMLos Angeles, CA$3851One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milwaukee, WI to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $165 (€133) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milwaukee, WI to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $408 (€330).
A bus is $224 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milwaukee, WI to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $467 (€377).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 45h 29m.
Train takes on average 52h 15m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milwaukee, WI and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from General Mitchell International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Milwaukee, Intermodal Station and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
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