Trains tickets from Milwaukee to San Diego, CA, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: MKE Airport - Trains
    Arrival time: July 1 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: MKE Airport - Trains
    Arrival time: July 1 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: MKE Airport - Trains
    Arrival time: July 1 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Intermodal Station
    Arrival time: July 1 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Intermodal Station
    Arrival time: July 1 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Milwaukee to San Diego.

Average Price$207 - $710Average Duration2d 16h
69kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$318 - $319Average Duration2d 3h
254kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Milwaukee to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 2 days, 3 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just $318, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
2d 3hAverage Duration
$318Cheapest ticket
254kgCO₂ emissions

Train Milwaukee to San Diego: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$318
Average train trip duration2d 3h
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure11:00am
Distance1732 miles (2793 km)
Latest train departure11:10am

Milwaukee to San Diego Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Milwaukee to San Diego was searched and found on Jun 29, 2025 with a price of $370

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

You can expect to pay from $370 to $1,724 for a train ticket from Milwaukee to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $370 which is on 2025-06-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Milwaukee and San Diego is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Diego.

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

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Milwaukee and San Diego compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

What's the cheapest way to go from Milwaukee to San Diego?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Milwaukee and San Diego is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $318 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $318. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Diego, choose the train, as it will take you from Milwaukee to San Diego in about 2d 3h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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