Trains tickets from Milwaukee to Oakland

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Intermodal Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: MKE Airport - Trains
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Intermodal Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Intermodal Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Intermodal Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Milwaukee to Oakland.

Bus
Average Price$235 - $399Average Duration2d 14h
74kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$342 - $659Average Duration2d 12h
268kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Milwaukee to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 14 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $235, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
2d 14hAverage Duration
$235Cheapest ticket
74kgCO₂ emissions

Train Milwaukee to Oakland: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$496
Average train trip duration2d 12h
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure11:00am
Distance1826 miles (2944 km)
Latest train departure4:45pm

Milwaukee to Oakland Train

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

Best price found
07/25
$340
07/26
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Today
$332
07/28
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07/29
$279
07/30
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Oakland was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $279

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

You can expect to pay from $279 to $2,796 for a train ticket from Milwaukee to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $279 which is on 2025-07-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Milwaukee to Oakland is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Oakland, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Milwaukee and Oakland, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Milwaukee to Oakland.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Oakland to Milwaukee

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