How much is the train ticket from Milwaukee to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from Milwaukee to New York City start from R 1 990. The average price for this train route is around R 4 299. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Milwaukee to New York City?

The average train journey time from Milwaukee to New York City is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1178 km. The quickest train can get you there in 23h 47m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Milwaukee to New York City route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 11 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Milwaukee to New York City?

The earliest train from Milwaukee to New York City departs at 08:05. And the latest train departs at 17:55.

Train Milwaukee to New York City from R 2 214 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Milwaukee to New York City on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:44	Intermodal Station	23h 58m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	17:55	MKE Airport - Trains	23h 47m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	15:00	Intermodal Station	1d 6h	22:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	15:00	Intermodal Station	1d 6h	22:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	17:44	Intermodal Station	23h 58m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Milwaukee to New York City on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:44	Intermodal Station	1d	19:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	17:55	MKE Airport - Trains	23h 47m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	17:44	Intermodal Station	23h 58m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	17:44	Intermodal Station	23h 58m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	15:00	Intermodal Station	1d	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Milwaukee to New York City on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:00	Intermodal Station	1d 6h	22:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	17:55	MKE Airport - Trains	23h 47m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	08:05	Intermodal Station	1d 13h	22:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	17:44	Intermodal Station	23h 58m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	17:44	Intermodal Station	23h 58m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 2:05 AM 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, 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 775, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

68bus per day

1d 4hAverage duration

1179 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 775 - R 9 721	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 990 - R 35 906	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 107kg CO₂e

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

Milwaukee

A
Intermodal Station
433 W St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA
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New York City

A
Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 R 1 990

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

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

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

How much is the train ticket from Milwaukee to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from Milwaukee to New York City start from R 1 990. The average price for this train route is around R 4 299. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Milwaukee to New York City?
The average train journey time from Milwaukee to New York City is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1178 km. The quickest train can get you there in 23h 47m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Milwaukee to New York City route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Milwaukee to New York City?
The earliest train from Milwaukee to New York City departs at 08:05. And the latest train departs at 17:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 3 545

11/12

R 4 116

Today

R 3 736

13/12

R 4 254

14/12

R 4 099

15/12

R 2 214

16/12

R 4 064

17/12

R 2 473

The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to New York City was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 214

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 214 to R 34 672 for a train 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 2 214, which is on 2025-12-15.