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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Milwaukee
    Destination location: MKE Airport - Trains
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Emeryville Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Milwaukee
    Destination location: MKE Airport - Trains
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Jack London Square
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Milwaukee
    Destination location: Intermodal Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Jack London Square
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Milwaukee
    Destination location: Intermodal Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Jack London Square
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Milwaukee
    Destination location: Intermodal Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Milwaukee.

Bus
Average Price$235 - $438Average Duration2d 22h
73kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$338 - $426Average Duration2d 8h
268kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Oakland to Milwaukee

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Milwaukee. The journey takes about 2 days, 8 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just $338, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
2d 8hAverage Duration
$338Cheapest ticket
268kgCO₂ emissions

Train Oakland to Milwaukee: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$346
Average train trip duration2d 8h
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure7:36am
Distance1826 miles (2944 km)
Latest train departure8:25am

Oakland to Milwaukee Train

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

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07/26
$396
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07/30
$327
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Milwaukee was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $327

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

You can expect to pay from $327 to $1,932 for a train ticket from Oakland to Milwaukee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $327 which is on 2025-07-30.

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 Oakland to Milwaukee 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.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Milwaukee you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Oakland and Milwaukee, 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 Oakland to Milwaukee.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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.

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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Train from Milwaukee to Oakland

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