How much does a train ticket cost from Milwaukee to Los Angeles?

The cheapest train tickets from Milwaukee to Los Angeles start from £138. The average price for this train route is around £320. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Milwaukee to Los Angeles?

The average train journey time from Milwaukee to Los Angeles is 1d 22h, covering a distance of 1737 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 22h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Milwaukee to Los Angeles route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Milwaukee to Los Angeles?

The earliest train from Milwaukee to Los Angeles departs at 11:00. And the latest train departs at 16:45.

Train Milwaukee to Los Angeles from £153 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Milwaukee to Los Angeles on 28 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:45	Intermodal Station	3d 3h	17:45	UCLA	Cheapest
11:10	MKE Airport - Trains	1d 22h	07:57	Union Station	Fastest
11:10	MKE Airport - Trains	2d 20h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
11:00	Intermodal Station	1d 22h	07:57	Union Station	No tags
11:00	Intermodal Station	2d 20h	05:35	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Milwaukee to Los Angeles on 29 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:45	Intermodal Station	3d 6h	21:11	Union Station	Cheapest
11:10	MKE Airport - Trains	1d 22h	07:57	Union Station	Fastest
11:00	Intermodal Station	1d 22h	07:57	Union Station	No tags
16:45	Intermodal Station	3d 6h	21:11	Union Station	No tags
16:45	Intermodal Station	3d 2h	17:15	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Milwaukee to Los Angeles on 31 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:10	MKE Airport - Trains	1d 22h	07:57	Union Station	CheapestFastest
11:10	MKE Airport - Trains	1d 22h	07:57	Union Station	No tags
11:00	Intermodal Station	1d 22h	07:57	Union Station	No tags
11:00	Intermodal Station	1d 22h	07:57	Union Station	No tags
16:45	Intermodal Station	3d 6h	21:11	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Milwaukee to Los Angeles on 2 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:10	MKE Airport - Trains	2d 20h	05:35	Union Station	Cheapest
11:10	MKE Airport - Trains	1d 22h	07:57	Union Station	Fastest
11:10	MKE Airport - Trains	2d 20h	05:35	Union Station	No tags
11:00	Intermodal Station	1d 22h	07:57	Union Station	No tags
11:00	Intermodal Station	2d 20h	05:35	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:53 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

2d 6hAverage duration

1740 milesDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£65 - £531	Average duration2d 6h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£138 - £3,490	Average duration1d 22h	CO₂ emissions 255kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Milwaukee and Los Angeles, US?

Milwaukee

A
Intermodal Station
433 W St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA
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Los Angeles, US

A
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
B
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,682 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5682 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £138

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Milwaukee to Los Angeles, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Milwaukee to Los Angeles?
The cheapest train tickets from Milwaukee to Los Angeles start from £138. The average price for this train route is around £320. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Milwaukee to Los Angeles?
The average train journey time from Milwaukee to Los Angeles is 1d 22h, covering a distance of 1737 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 22h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Milwaukee to Los Angeles route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Milwaukee to Los Angeles?
The earliest train from Milwaukee to Los Angeles departs at 11:00. And the latest train departs at 16:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

25/12

£1,410

26/12

£421

Today

£216

28/12

£425

29/12

£405

30/12

£257

31/12

£306

The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 27 Dec 2025 with a price of £216

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

You can expect to pay from £216 to £2,429 for a train ticket from Milwaukee to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £257, which is on 2025-12-30.