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 Dupont Circle. 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 $70 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJul 16

from $89

TomorrowJul 17

from $108

FriJul 18

SatJul 19

from $124

SunJul 20

from $120

MonJul 21

from $111

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 17 at 3:40pm
Departure city: Milwaukee
Departure location: Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport
Arrival time: July 18 at 4:50pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 17 at 3:20am
Departure city: Milwaukee
Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
Arrival time: July 18 at 2:30am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 22h 10m
Departure time: July 17 at 3:20am
Departure city: Milwaukee
Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
Arrival time: July 18 at 2:30am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 22h 10m
Departure time: July 17 at 3:20pm
Departure city: Milwaukee
Departure location: Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.
Arrival time: July 18 at 3:45pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h 25m
Departure time: July 17 at 9:50pm
Departure city: Milwaukee
Departure location: Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport
Arrival time: July 19 at 6:30am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 7h

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$83 - $278	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$128 - $509	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Milwaukee to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

$83Cheapest ticket

26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Milwaukee to Washington: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$140

Average bus trip duration1d 8h

Number of daily buses29

Earliest bus departure3:20am

Distance645 miles (1039 km)

Latest bus departure9:55pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,573 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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

3.5/587,116 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

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Milwaukee to Washington Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Milwaukee to Washington. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Milwaukee to Washington from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Washington from Milwaukee, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Milwaukee and Washington?

Stops in Milwaukee

A - Milwaukee Airport

B - Intermodal Station

C - S Cesar Chavez

Stops in Washington

A - Dupont Circle

B - Union Station

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions for your trip Milwaukee - Washington, DC, US

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

Best price found

07/14

$133

07/15

$140

Today

$82

07/17

$101

07/18

$95

07/19

$117

07/20

$113

07/21

$103

The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Washington was searched and found on Jul 16, 2025 with a price of $82

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, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $82 to $194 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $95 which is on 2025-07-18.

Usually FlixBus Inc. 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Milwaukee and Washington!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Milwaukee to Washington, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Milwaukee to Washington.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Milwaukee to Washington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Milwaukee to Washington?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 8h	Avg Price$140	Daily Departures29
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$294	Daily Departures4

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How far is Milwaukee from Washington?

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

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

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