How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Milwaukee?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Milwaukee start from €239. The average price for this train route is around €324. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Diego to Milwaukee?

The average train journey time from San Diego to Milwaukee is 2d 22h, covering a distance of 2794 km. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 2h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to Milwaukee route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Milwaukee?

The earliest train from San Diego to Milwaukee departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.

Train San Diego to Milwaukee from €230 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Milwaukee on 28 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 2h	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	CheapestFastest
14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 2h	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 2h	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 22h	16:28	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 22h	16:28	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Milwaukee on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 2h	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	CheapestFastest
14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 2h	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 2h	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	3d	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 2h	18:45	Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Milwaukee on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	21:18	MKE Airport - Trains	Cheapest
14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 2h	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	Fastest
14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 2h	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 2h	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 22h	16:28	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Milwaukee on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 2h	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	CheapestFastest
14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 2h	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 2h	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	3d	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	3d	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Milwaukee on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	3d 3h	21:18	MKE Airport - Trains	Cheapest
14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 2h	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	Fastest
14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 2h	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
14:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 2h	18:27	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	2d 22h	16:28	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 13:12 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Milwaukee

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Milwaukee. The journey takes about 2 days, 14 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just €161, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

2d 14hAverage duration

2794 kmDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€161 - €592	Average duration2d 14h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€239 - €2,615	Average duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 254kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at €239

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Milwaukee by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from San Diego to Milwaukee?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Milwaukee start from €239. The average price for this train route is around €324. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Milwaukee?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Milwaukee is 2d 22h, covering a distance of 2794 km. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 2h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Milwaukee route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Milwaukee?
The earliest train from San Diego to Milwaukee departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 16:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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28/01

€312

29/01

€270

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€268

31/01

€230

01/02

€232

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Milwaukee was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of €230

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Milwaukee as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €230 to €1,236 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Milwaukee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €230, which is on 2026-01-31.