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Carnegie Museum Of Natural History
Major natural history museum known for its dinosaur halls, gemstones, and scientific collections. It is one of Pittsburgh’s classic cultural highlights.
Cheapest price
$132
Average price
$156
Fastest journey
12 h 45 m
Average duration
13 h 33 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
717 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milwaukee, WI to Pittsburgh, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milwaukee, WI to Pittsburgh, PA will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $132.
It's difficult to get from Milwaukee, WI to Pittsburgh, PA without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milwaukee, WI to Pittsburgh, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a flight costs an average of $136.
Distance: 445 miles (717 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$138 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price | $285 Average price | $177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 35m Average total duration 14h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 24m Average total duration 10h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Milwaukee, WI to Pittsburgh, PA:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milwaukee, WI to Pittsburgh, PA costing on average $199 (€163).
A bus is $147 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milwaukee, WI to Pittsburgh, PA costing on average $285 (€233).
Other travel options to Pittsburgh, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 54m.
Bus takes on average 14h 5m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
The table below shows live departures for Milwaukee, WI to Pittsburgh, PA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 3:25 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 13h35 | 6:00 PM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 9:00 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 14h20 | 12:20 AM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 9:20 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 14h00 | 12:20 AM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 11:50 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 15h00 | 3:50 AM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 12:10 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 14h40 | 3:50 AM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 3:20 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 13h05 | 5:25 AM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 3:40 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 12h45 | 5:25 AM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Milwaukee, WI to Pittsburgh, PA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 14h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $77 (€63) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 20:05. The fastest bus covers the 445 miles (717 km) distance in 12h 30m.
Distance 445 miles (717 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€63) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 12h 30m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 8:05 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 20%+ for great service, USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or tip 10-15% for taxis, and USD 1-2 per bag for hotel staff.
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