What is the travel distance from Milwaukee to Los Angeles?

Milwaukee and Los Angeles are 1740 miles (2806 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Milwaukee to Los Angeles start their journey at Milwaukee Airport and wind up at UCLA. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Downtown Art Walk, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Griffith Park, Getty Center and Venice Beach.

Bus Milwaukee to Los Angeles from $100 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Milwaukee to Los Angeles on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:45pm	Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)	2d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Los Angeles on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2d 9h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2d 3h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2d 7h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2d 8h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Los Angeles on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:30am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2d 3h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2d 7h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2d 8h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:20am	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2d 7h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Milwaukee to Los Angeles on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:30am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2d 3h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2d 5h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2d 5h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	2d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:10pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	2d 4h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 7 hours and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

2d 7hAverage Duration

1740 milesDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$123 - $615	Average Duration2d 7h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$206 - $2,387	Average Duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 255kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Milwaukee and Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Milwaukee to Los Angeles, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Milwaukee to Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milwaukee to Los Angeles?
What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$443

11/24

No data

Today

$494

11/26

$421

11/27

$135

11/28

$163

11/29

No data

11/30

$194

The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $135

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

You can expect to pay from $135 to $494 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $135 which is on 2025-11-27.