Bus Tickets from Portland, OR to Milwaukee

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Next departures for Portland to Milwaukee on November 4
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Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Portland Curbside Bus Stop
    		Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.CheapestFastest

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    Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Milwaukee

    We recommend taking the train

    Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Milwaukee. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 8 minutes and with fares starting at just $195, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    3train per day
    1d 23hAverage Duration
    1711 milesDistance
    251kgCO₂ emissions
    Bus
    		Average Price$231 - $481Average Duration3d 6h
    69kg CO₂e
    Train
    		Average Price$195 - $2,497Average Duration1d 23h
    251kg CO₂e

    Bus Portland, OR to Milwaukee: Trip Overview

    Average ticket price$247
    Average bus trip duration3d 6h
    Number of daily buses2
    Earliest bus departure2:00am
    Distance1711 miles (2759 km)
    Latest bus departure7:50pm

    Portland to Milwaukee Bus

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

    Best price found
    11/01
    $319
    11/02
    $323
    Today
    $253
    11/04
    $226
    11/05
    $224
    11/06
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    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Milwaukee was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $224

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

    You can expect to pay from $224 to $323 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to Milwaukee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $224 which is on 2025-11-05.

    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 Portland and Milwaukee!

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

    Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by bus 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 Portland to Milwaukee.

    Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Portland to Milwaukee while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

    Did you know?

    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.

    Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

    What's the cheapest way to go from Portland, OR to Milwaukee?

    busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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