How much does a bus ticket from Milwaukee to New York City cost?

The bus ticket price from Milwaukee to New York City starts at R 1 680. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Milwaukee to New York City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Milwaukee to New York City?

The average travel time between Milwaukee and New York City is around 1d 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 22h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1180 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Milwaukee and New York City?

The number of buses from Milwaukee to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 59 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Milwaukee to New York City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Milwaukee to New York City?

When taking the bus from Milwaukee to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milwaukee to New York City?

Buses travelling between Milwaukee and New York City leave from Milwaukee Airport or Intermodal Station and arrive at New York Port Authority, GW Bridge, Chinatown.

Bus Milwaukee to New York City from R 1 712 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Milwaukee to New York City on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:35	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	1d 7h	04:00	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:40	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	23h 40m	16:20	New York Port Authority	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:20	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d	16:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
	15:20	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d	16:25	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:20	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d	16:50	GW Bridge	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:09 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Milwaukee to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 680, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

59bus per day

1d 2hAverage duration

1179 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 680 - R 8 510	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 086 - R 17 523	Average duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 107kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 261 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 363 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87363 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 697

Greyhound Milwaukee New York City recent customer reviews

In several times the bus operator and the crew on the stations were so rude, we were afraid to ask them something simple but in relation with the trip : (

Florisa B.

16 January 2020

Bus broke down and so did second bus. It is 5:15pm and I am still not in New York City. No where near it. I should have been inNYC at 11:30am. Called greyhound to put in complaint.

Nicholas A.

23 May 2017

Good,but can still be better

Benjamin A.

23 December 2019

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Milwaukee and New York City?

Stops in Milwaukee

A - Milwaukee Airport

B - Intermodal Station

C - S Cesar Chavez

Stops in New York City

A - New York Port Authority

B - GW Bridge

C - Chinatown

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

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

How much does a bus ticket from Milwaukee to New York City cost?
The bus ticket price from Milwaukee to New York City starts at R 1 680. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Milwaukee to New York City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Milwaukee to New York City?
The average travel time between Milwaukee and New York City is around 1d 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 22h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1180 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Milwaukee and New York City?
The number of buses from Milwaukee to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 59 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Milwaukee to New York City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Milwaukee to New York City?
When taking the bus from Milwaukee to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milwaukee to New York City?
Buses travelling between Milwaukee and New York City leave from Milwaukee Airport or Intermodal Station and arrive at New York Port Authority, GW Bridge, Chinatown.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08/11

R 3 248

09/11

R 3 001

Today

R 2 701

11/11

R 1 968

12/11

R 1 809

13/11

R 1 712

14/11

R 1 730

15/11

R 2 021

The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to New York City was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 712

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 712 to R 3 318 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 712, which is on 2025-11-13.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Milwaukee to New York City?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 2h	Avg priceR 2 377	Daily departures59
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 1h	Avg priceR 4 151	Daily departures11

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