Bus Tickets from Milwaukee, WI to San Diego, CA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Milwaukee to San Diego.

Bus
Average Price$125 - $493Average Duration2d 16h
70kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$318 - $319Average Duration2d 3h
254kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Milwaukee to San Diego

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

4train per day
2d 3hAverage Duration
$318Cheapest ticket
254kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Milwaukee to San Diego: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$189
Average bus trip duration2d 16h
Number of daily buses26
Earliest bus departure3:20am
Distance1728 miles (2787 km)
Latest bus departure6:50pm

Milwaukee to San Diego Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling 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.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Milwaukee to San Diego was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $265

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

You can expect to pay from $265 to $284 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $265 which is on 2025-04-26.

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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?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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