Bus Tickets from Milwaukee to New Orleans

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TomorrowAug 2
from $129
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MonAug 4
TueAug 5
WedAug 6
from $103
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Milwaukee
    Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Milwaukee to New Orleans.

Bus
Average Price$98 - $291Average Duration1d 7h
37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$137 - $319Average Duration1d
133kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Milwaukee to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 37 minutes and with fares starting at just $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d Average Duration
$137Cheapest ticket
133kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Milwaukee to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$129
Average bus trip duration1d 7h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure3:20am
Distance911 miles (1468 km)
Latest bus departure9:55pm

Milwaukee to New Orleans Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Milwaukee to New Orleans, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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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
07/30
$93
07/31
$88
Today
$96
08/02
$122
08/03
$124
08/04
$102
08/05
$110
08/06
$96
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Milwaukee to New Orleans was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $88

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 Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $88 to $124 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-08-06.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Milwaukee by bus?

Bus from Milwaukee to New Orleans

You can also go to New Orleans by train

Train from Milwaukee to New Orleans

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