How to travel from Milwaukee to Sacramento, United States of America

The distance between Milwaukee and Sacramento is around 2,085 miles (3,355km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 7h.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Milwaukee to Sacramento by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Sacramento.

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $285
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Bus

Take the bus to Indianapolis then Los Angeles and then to Sacramento.

  • Duration2 days 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $395
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Drive

Drive to Sacramento.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance2,085 miles (3,355km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milwaukee and Sacramento

There are several options for getting from Milwaukee to Sacramento by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $285 and will take around 2 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 7h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $205.

The distance between Milwaukee and Sacramento is around 2,085 miles (3,355km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,770 miles (2,849km)

It takes around 2 days 3h to get from Milwaukee and Sacramento by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milwaukee to Sacramento is to drive which takes around 1 day 7h and will set you back approx $205.

The cheapest way to travel between Milwaukee and Sacramento, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $285 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milwaukee and Sacramento. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milwaukee to Sacramento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.

Amtrak run train services between Milwaukee and Sacramento. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milwaukee and Sacramento. It typically takes around 2 days 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milwaukee to Sacramento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Indianapolis, Indianapolis and Los Angeles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 11h.

Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Milwaukee and Sacramento. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milwaukee to Sacramento. We recommend that you take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Sacramento. instead which will take 2 days 3h.

The closest major airport to Sacramento is Sacramento International Airport (SMF) (SMF) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Sacramento. Stockton Airport (SCK) (SCK) and Buchanan Field (CCR) (CCR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Milwaukee and Sacramento. The distance is around 2,085 miles (3,355km) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milwaukee to Sacramento is to take the train which takes, on average, 2 days 3h and will usually cost around $285.

How do I get from Milwaukee to Sacramento

Compare travel optionsbetween Milwaukee and Sacramento

Transport options from Milwaukee to Sacramento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2 days 3h
$285
once daily3,865km (2,402 miles)
Bus
2 days 11h
$395
once daily4,554km (2,830 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
$205
on demand3,355km (2,085 miles)

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Airports near Sacramento

The following major airports near Sacramento offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SMF
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from Sacramento
SCK
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49 miles (80km) from Sacramento
CCR
Buchanan Field (CCR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51 miles (82km) from Sacramento