What is the travel distance from Milwaukee to Appleton?

About 89 miles (143 km) separate Milwaukee and Appleton.

Bus Milwaukee to Appleton from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Milwaukee to Appleton on September 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2h 10m	4:30pm	Appleton	CheapestFastest
9:35am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 53m	12:28pm	Appleton	No tags
1:55pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 35m	4:30pm	Appleton	No tags
6:30pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 53m	9:23pm	Appleton	No tags
10:04am	Intermodal Station	2h 24m	12:28pm	Appleton	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Appleton on September 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2h 10m	4:30pm	Appleton	CheapestFastest
9:35am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 53m	12:28pm	Appleton	No tags
1:55pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 35m	4:30pm	Appleton	No tags
6:30pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 53m	9:23pm	Appleton	No tags
10:04am	Intermodal Station	2h 24m	12:28pm	Appleton	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Appleton on September 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2h 10m	4:30pm	Appleton	CheapestFastest
9:35am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 53m	12:28pm	Appleton	No tags
1:55pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 35m	4:30pm	Appleton	No tags
6:30pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 53m	9:23pm	Appleton	No tags
10:04am	Intermodal Station	2h 24m	12:28pm	Appleton	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Appleton on September 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2h 10m	4:30pm	Appleton	CheapestFastest
9:35am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 53m	12:28pm	Appleton	No tags
1:55pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 35m	4:30pm	Appleton	No tags
6:30pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 53m	9:23pm	Appleton	No tags
10:04am	Intermodal Station	2h 24m	12:28pm	Appleton	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Appleton on September 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2h 10m	4:30pm	Appleton	CheapestFastest
9:35am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 53m	12:28pm	Appleton	No tags
1:55pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 35m	4:30pm	Appleton	No tags
6:30pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 53m	9:23pm	Appleton	No tags
10:04am	Intermodal Station	2h 24m	12:28pm	Appleton	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Appleton on September 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:04am	Intermodal Station	2h 24m	12:28pm	Appleton	CheapestFastest
9:35am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 53m	12:28pm	Appleton	No tags
6:30pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 53m	9:23pm	Appleton	No tags
3:00pm	Intermodal Station	2h 25m	5:25pm	Appleton	No tags
6:55pm	Intermodal Station	2h 28m	9:23pm	Appleton	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Appleton on September 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:04am	Intermodal Station	2h 24m	12:28pm	Appleton	CheapestFastest
9:35am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 53m	12:28pm	Appleton	No tags
6:30pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2h 53m	9:23pm	Appleton	No tags
3:00pm	Intermodal Station	2h 25m	5:25pm	Appleton	No tags
6:55pm	Intermodal Station	2h 28m	9:23pm	Appleton	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Milwaukee to Appleton.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $35	Average Duration2h 28m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$38 - $49	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Appleton. The journey takes about 2 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2h 28mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest ticket

4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Milwaukee to Appleton: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$31

Average bus trip duration2h 28m

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure9:35am

Distance89 miles (142 km)

Latest bus departure6:55pm

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Amtrak

4/55,448 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Users have reported a positive experience with the bus service, highlighting that drivers are courteous and maintain a smooth driving style. Additionally, passengers appreciated the cleanliness of the buses and expressed overall satisfaction with their travel experiences.

Amtrak Milwaukee Appleton recent customer reviews

It appears Lamers needs to provide additional training to the bus operator for the wheelchair accessible door. Took him and another driver almost an hour to figure it out. Unacceptable.

Chad J.

February 27, 2023

Bus driver is smooth and great attitude

David G.

March 5, 2025

Courteous driver. Clean bus. Everything was great.

Mary M.

December 14, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/510,455 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus

3.5/5400 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.3

Traveling with Megabus from Milwaukee to Appleton is an affordable and reliable way to reach your destination. The company provides amenities like comfortable seats and free Wi-Fi (on most buses), ensuring a comfortable journey. Discover an easy and budget-friendly travel option to Appleton with Megabus. Tickets start at just $49, with an average price of around $61, making it an accessible choice for travelers.

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Milwaukee to Appleton Bus

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

Best price found

09/08

$21

09/09

$28

Today

$28

09/11

$19

09/12

$20

09/13

$19

09/14

$20

09/15

$19

The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Appleton was searched and found on Sep 11, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $32 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to Appleton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-09-11.

Usually Amtrak 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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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Milwaukee to Appleton?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2h 28m	Avg Price$31	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 55m	Avg Price$41	Daily Departures2

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