Bus from New York City to Milwaukee: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Milwaukee on 30 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
New York Port Authority
Milwaukee Mitchell MKE AirportFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
New York Port Authority
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.No tags
FlixBusBus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 2:06 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Milwaukee

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Milwaukee. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours and with fares starting at just R 1 753, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

61bus per day
1d 5hAverage duration
1201 kmDistance
30kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 753 - R 9 227Average duration1d 5h
30kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 769 - R 36 374Average duration23h 54m
107kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Milwaukee by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Milwaukee?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Milwaukee start at R 1 753. The average price for this route is around R 2 755. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from New York City to Milwaukee?

    The average bus journey time from New York City to Milwaukee is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1201 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 1h and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to Milwaukee route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 61 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, New York Trailways.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Milwaukee?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Milwaukee at 01:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Milwaukee?

    A bus trip from New York City to Milwaukee produces an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from New York City to Milwaukee?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 4412 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Milwaukee?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company New York Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New York City to Milwaukee?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Milwaukee?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
25/11
R 3 324
26/11
R 5 250
Today
R 4 432
28/11
R 3 395
29/11
R 5 215
30/11
R 5 355
01/12
R 3 394
02/12
R 2 488
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Milwaukee was searched and found on 02 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 488

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 488 to R 7 712 for a bus ticket from New York City to Milwaukee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 488, which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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