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

The cheapest bus tickets from Milwaukee to New York City start from $100. The average price for this route is around $149. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus trip duration from Milwaukee to New York City is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 742 miles (1196 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 40m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Milwaukee to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 64 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Milwaukee to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from Milwaukee to New York City at 3:20am. And the latest bus departs at 9:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Milwaukee to New York City?

A bus trip from Milwaukee to New York City generates an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Milwaukee to New York City?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Milwaukee to New York City?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Milwaukee to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Milwaukee to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Milwaukee to New York City from $112 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Milwaukee to New York City on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:40pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	23h 40m	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	23h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d 1h	6:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	3:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d 18h	10:35am	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to New York City on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d	5:15pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:40pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	23h 40m	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	23h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	3:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to New York City on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:40pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	23h 40m	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	23h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	3:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d	5:00pm	Chinatown	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to New York City on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:50pm	Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)	1d	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:40pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	23h 40m	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	23h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	3:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to New York City on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:40pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	23h 45m	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:40pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	23h 40m	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	23h 45m	4:05am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	3:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 12:55 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Milwaukee to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

64bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

742 milesDistance

30kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$100 - $563	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$119 - $2,077	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 107kg CO₂e

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

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 New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,501 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

3.5/587,412 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.

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.

January 16, 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.

May 23, 2017

Good,but can still be better

Benjamin A.

December 23, 2019

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Milwaukee to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Milwaukee to New York City start from $100. The average price for this route is around $149. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Milwaukee to New York City?
The average bus trip duration from Milwaukee to New York City is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 742 miles (1196 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 40m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Milwaukee to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 64 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Milwaukee to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Milwaukee to New York City at 3:20am. And the latest bus departs at 9:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Milwaukee to New York City?
A bus trip from Milwaukee to New York City generates an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Milwaukee to New York City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Milwaukee to New York City?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Milwaukee to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Milwaukee to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/30

$299

12/01

$231

Today

$288

12/03

$126

12/04

$123

12/05

$128

12/06

$134

12/07

$120

The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to New York City was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $120

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 $120 to $303 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 $120 which is on 2025-12-07.

Usually Greyhound 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.