How far is San Diego from Milwaukee by coach?

The distance between Milwaukee and San Diego by coach is approximately 1734 miles (2797 km).

Is there a way to reach San Diego from Milwaukee without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
Departure time: 31 July at 21:00
Departure city: Milwaukee
Departure location: Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)
Arrival time: 3 August at 09:30
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: Greyhound Bus Stop
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 14h
This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
Departure time: 31 July at 09:20
Departure city: Milwaukee
Departure location: Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport
Arrival time: 2 August at 17:35
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 10h
Departure time: 31 July at 06:20
Departure city: Milwaukee
Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
Arrival time: 2 August at 15:20
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 11h
Departure time: 31 July at 09:00
Departure city: Milwaukee
Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
Arrival time: 2 August at 18:10
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 11h
Departure time: 31 July at 21:30
Departure city: Milwaukee
Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
Arrival time: 3 August at 09:15
Destination city: San Diego
Destination location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 13h

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Milwaukee to San Diego

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$125 - US$564	Average duration2d 13h	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average priceUS$318 - US$319	Average duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 254kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Milwaukee to San Diego

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

4train per day

2d 3hAverage duration

US$318Cheapest ticket

254kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Milwaukee to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$222

Average bus trip duration2d 13h

Number of daily buses27

Earliest bus departure06:20

Distance1720 miles

Latest bus departure21:55

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,142 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.3

FlixBus

3.5/59,791 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

Milwaukee to San Diego Bus

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Bus service from Milwaukee to San Diego will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Milwaukee to San Diego, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Milwaukee and San Diego?

Stops in Milwaukee

A - Milwaukee Airport

B - Intermodal Station

C - S Cesar Chavez

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Frequently asked questions on the trip Milwaukee - San Diego, CA, US

How far is San Diego from Milwaukee by coach?
The distance between Milwaukee and San Diego by coach is approximately 1734 miles (2797 km).
Is there a way to reach San Diego from Milwaukee without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Milwaukee to San Diego, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Milwaukee to San Diego that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2d 13h	Avg priceUS$222	Daily departures27
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2d 3h	Avg priceUS$318	Daily departures4

Will you be returning to Milwaukee by bus?

Bus from Milwaukee to San Diego, CA, US

You can also go to San Diego, CA, US by train

Train from Milwaukee to San Diego, CA, US

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