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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 25 atDeparture city: MilwaukeeDeparture location: Intermodal StationArrival time: August 27 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: August 25 atDeparture city: MilwaukeeDeparture location: Intermodal StationArrival time: August 28 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: August 25 atDeparture city: MilwaukeeDeparture location: Intermodal StationArrival time: August 28 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: Mission St & Fremont StOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Milwaukee to San FranciscoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $140, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Milwaukee to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5418 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $1,345
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Aug 25, 2025 with a price of $288To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Milwaukee to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $288 to $2,771 for a train ticket from Milwaukee to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $288 which is on 2025-08-25.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Milwaukee to San Francisco 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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