How far is Milwaukee from Washington?

About 634 miles (1023 km) separate Milwaukee and Washington.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milwaukee to Washington?

Most of the buses traveling from Milwaukee to Washington leave from Milwaukee Airport and arrive at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Washington National Cathedral, National Museum of American History, National Air and Space Museum, The White House and Georgetown.

Bus Milwaukee to Washington from $90 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Milwaukee to Washington on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d 3h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:40pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	18h 50m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	22h 35m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	20h 45m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	3:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d 9h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 2:40 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Milwaukee to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 23 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

23h 5mAverage Duration

632 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$90 - $356	Average Duration23h 5m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$109 - $494	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Milwaukee and Washington?

Stops in Milwaukee

A
Milwaukee Airport
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B
Intermodal Station
433 W St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA
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C
S Cesar Chavez
1016 S Cesar E Chavez Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Milwaukee to Washington, DC, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$129

11/24

$115

Today

$102

11/26

$122

11/27

$96

11/28

$99

11/29

$118

11/30

$128

The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $96

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

You can expect to pay from $96 to $298 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.