How to travel from San Antonio to Milwaukee, United States of America

The distance between San Antonio and Milwaukee is around 1,300 miles (2,092km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 21h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from San Antonio to Milwaukee 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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Bus

Take the bus to Omaha then Chicago Il and then to Milwaukee.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    $325
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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $185
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Drive

Drive to Milwaukee.

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Distance1,300 miles (2,092km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Antonio and Milwaukee

There are several options for getting from San Antonio to Milwaukee by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $185 and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 21h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $130.

The distance between San Antonio and Milwaukee is around 1,300 miles (2,092km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,108 miles (1,783km)

It takes around 1 day 9h to get from San Antonio and Milwaukee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Antonio to Milwaukee is to drive which takes around 21h 10m and will set you back approx $130.

The cheapest way to travel between San Antonio and Milwaukee, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $185 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Antonio and Milwaukee. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Antonio to Milwaukee. 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 1 day 9h.

Amtrak run train services between San Antonio and Milwaukee. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 9h, 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 San Antonio and Milwaukee. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Antonio to Milwaukee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in W. Southcross & Buffalo, Omaha, 16th & Jackson SE, Chicago Il and Chicago. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

TL Premium, Burlington Trailways and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between San Antonio and Milwaukee. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Antonio to Milwaukee. We recommend that you take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Milwaukee. instead which will take 1 day 9h.

The closest major airport to Milwaukee is Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (MKE) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Milwaukee. Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) (MSN) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (ORD) 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 San Antonio and Milwaukee. The distance is around 1,300 miles (2,092km) by road and it will take around 21h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Antonio to Milwaukee is to take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 9h and will usually cost around $185.

How do I get from San Antonio to Milwaukee

Compare travel optionsbetween San Antonio and Milwaukee

Transport options from San Antonio to Milwaukee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 7h
$325
twice a week2,526km (1,570 miles)
Train
1 day 9h
$185
once daily2,230km (1,385 miles)
Drive
21h 10m
$130
on demand2,092km (1,300 miles)

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Airports near Milwaukee

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

MKE
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
International Airport
Distance
6 miles (10km) from Milwaukee
MSN
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
72 miles (116km) from Milwaukee
ORD
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
International Airport
Distance
73 miles (118km) from Milwaukee