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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 06
€91
Average ticket price on Sep 06
€102
Fastest journey on Sep 06
20 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 06
20 h 40 m
Buses on Sep 06
39
Distance
1178 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milwaukee, WI to New York, NY 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 New York, NY will cost around €102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €91.
It's difficult to get from Milwaukee, WI to New York, NY 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 New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €105 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €105, while a flight costs an average of €307.
Distance: 731 miles (1178 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€105 Average price Cheapest | €187 Average price | €307 Average price | €210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 54m Average total duration 23h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 42m Average total duration 23h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Milwaukee, WI to New York, NY:
A bus is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milwaukee, WI to New York, NY costing on average €187.
A bus is €201 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milwaukee, WI to New York, NY costing on average €307.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 12m.
Bus takes on average 23h 24m.
Tickets start at around €105 compared to roughly €210 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €104. The journey takes 23h 24m versus 13h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 37h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €107 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 30h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €83 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 31h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €90 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 28h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 36h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €84 |
The table below shows live departures for Milwaukee, WI to New York, NY buses for today, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· + FlixBus | 3:25 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 27h25 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 3:25 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 30h30 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 3:25 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 28h40 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 3:25 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 24h50 | 5:15 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
· · | 3:25 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 23h55 | 4:20 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 3:25 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 29h05 | 9:30 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· · · | 6:30 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 31h20 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 6:30 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 28h25 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 4 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 6:30 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 30h00 | 1:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 32h15 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 9:00 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 20h45 | 6:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 31h45 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 9:00 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 24h00 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 20h30 | 6:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 33h00 | 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 9:00 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 21h50 | 7:50 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 32h40 | 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 9:20 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 23h40 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 31h25 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 9:20 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 20h25 | 6:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 31h55 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 20h10 | 6:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 9:20 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 21h30 | 7:50 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 24h40 | 5:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 3:20 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 24h30 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 3:20 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 29h10 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 3:20 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 23h55 | 4:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 3:20 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 24h45 | 5:05 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 24h20 | 5:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 3:40 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 28h50 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 3:40 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 24h10 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 3:40 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 23h35 | 4:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 3:40 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 24h25 | 5:05 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 3:40 PM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 39h10 | 7:50 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 8:30 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 36h30 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 8:30 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 35h35 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 8:30 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 34h20 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 4 transfers | |
· · | 8:30 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 30h50 | 4:20 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· · · | 8:30 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 37h25 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 8:30 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 34h20 | 7:50 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 8:30 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 36h00 | 9:30 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 4 transfers | |
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Buses from Milwaukee, WI to New York, NY run on average 40 times per day, taking around 23h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €75 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 731 miles (1178 km) distance in 20h 10m.
Distance 731 miles (1178 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €75 |
Buses per day 40 |
Fastest bus 20h 10m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Leading museum of modern and contemporary art, home to influential works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
Major American art museum inside a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. Its spiral galleries make the building itself part of the experience.
Vast urban park with lakes, meadows, museums, and scenic paths. It is the city’s classic outdoor escape and a true must-see.
Elevated park built on a former rail line, offering gardens, public art, and fresh perspectives on the West Side.
Bright, busy crossroads famous for giant screens, theaters, and nonstop energy. It is overwhelming, iconic, and quintessentially New York.
A thin, foldable slice with crisp crust and tangy tomato sauce. It is the city’s iconic fast meal, shaped by generations of neighborhood pizzerias.
A hand-rolled boiled and baked bagel, often topped with cream cheese and lox. New York water and long-standing bagel shops made it a city staple.
Salt-cured beef steamed until tender, usually served on rye with mustard. It is a classic Jewish deli sandwich strongly tied to New York food culture.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant highlighting contemporary American cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant setting and one of the city’s landmark tables.
Legendary coal-oven pizzeria serving classic New York pies in a casual, bustling setting. A long-standing favorite for an old-school slice experience.
Historic Jewish deli famed for towering pastrami sandwiches and classic counter service. Busy, traditional, and deeply tied to Lower East Side food culture.
Very high costs for hotels, dining, and attractions; transit is moderate, but overall NYC is pricier than most US and global city breaks.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 15-20%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2 for drinks.
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Most Milwaukee, WI to New York, NY buses use the Milwaukee, Intermodal Station to New York, Port Authority Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at New York, 28 Allen St.. Use this guide to compare Milwaukee, WI and New York, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Milwaukee, Intermodal Station is 1 km from Milwaukee city centre. Public transport options include:
Milwaukee, Intermodal Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM machines available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Milwaukee, Intermodal Station.
Available at Milwaukee, Intermodal Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milwaukee, Intermodal Station: ADA compliant with elevators and ramps.
Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop) is 10 km from Milwaukee city centre. Public transport options include:
Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food options are available within the airport terminal.
Wi-Fi is available at Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop). ATMs are aTMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop).
Available at Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop): The station is accessible with facilities for disabled passengers.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
New York, 28 Allen St. is 1 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, 28 Allen St. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Various dining options nearby on Allen St.
Wi-Fi is available at New York, 28 Allen St.. ATMs are available at New York, 28 Allen St..
Ticket office support is available at New York, 28 Allen St..
Available at New York, 28 Allen St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, 28 Allen St.: Ramp access available for buses.
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