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

The cheapest bus tickets from Milwaukee to New York City start from $116. The average price for this route is around $187. 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 travel time from Milwaukee to New York City is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1181 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 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 78 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times 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 7:55pm.

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 a mode of travel recommended 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 12050 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Milwaukee to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 $136 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Milwaukee to New York City on January 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:40pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	23h 40m	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	7:55pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d 7h	4:05am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	1d 2h	12:45pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:48 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 a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

78bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

1181 kmDistance

30kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$116 - $692	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$164 - $1,257	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
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Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, 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
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,117 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,515 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87515 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $118

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, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 $116. The average price for this route is around $187. 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 travel time from Milwaukee to New York City is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1181 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 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 78 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times 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 7:55pm.
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 a mode of travel recommended 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 12050 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Milwaukee to New York City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Milwaukee to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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

01-18

$250

01-19

$273

Today

$267

01-21

$184

01-22

$160

01-23

$155

01-24

$184

01-25

$168

The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to New York City was searched and found on Jan 23, 2026 with a price of $155

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 $155 to $309 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 $155 which is on 2026-01-23.

Usually FlixBus 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.