- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world's great art museums, with vast collections spanning ancient to modern art. A top priority for first-time visitors and repeat museum-goers alike.
Cheapest price
$196
Average price
$219
Fastest journey
22 h 40 m
Average duration
23 h 26 m
Buses per day
48
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 $219 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $196.
It's difficult to get from Milwaukee, WI to New York, NY without transferring at least 2 times.
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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 prices starting from $104. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $104, and a flight costs an average of $147.
Distance: 731 miles (1178 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$179 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price | $316 Average price | $257 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 54m Average total duration 23h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 46m Average total duration 23h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 3h 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 $88 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milwaukee, WI to New York, NY costing on average $267 (€216).
A bus is $137 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milwaukee, WI to New York, NY costing on average $316 (€255).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 16m.
Bus takes on average 23h 24m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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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 12:55AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 38h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 37h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 44h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $215 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 39h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 31h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $286 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 28h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 37h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 36h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $287 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $108 |
The table below shows live departures for Milwaukee, WI to New York, NY buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:20 PM Milwaukee, WI | 24h00 | 8:20 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 PM Milwaukee, WI | 23h40 | 8:20 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM Milwaukee, WI | 24h55 | 10:15 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 37h20 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3 transfers | |
· + 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 | 29h35 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· · | 3:25 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 24h15 | 4:40 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 37h50 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 38h35 | 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 28h40 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 9:00 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 27h15 | 1:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 34h25 | 8:25 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 34h50 | 8:50 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:00 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 25h35 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:00 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 26h10 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 9:00 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 25h55 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 9:00 AM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 28h50 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 9:20 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 25h35 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 34h05 | 8:25 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 | 28h30 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:20 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 25h50 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 34h30 | 8:50 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:20 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 25h15 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 9:20 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 26h55 | 1:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Milwaukee, WI to New York, NY run on average 37 times per day, taking around 23h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $104 (€84) 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 30m.
Distance 731 miles (1178 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $104 (€84) |
Buses per day 37 |
Fastest bus 20h 30m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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One of the world's great art museums, with vast collections spanning ancient to modern art. A top priority for first-time visitors and repeat museum-goers alike.
A leading modern and contemporary art museum known for masterpieces by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others. Highly popular and central to New York's art scene.
A major science museum with dinosaur halls, space exhibits, and family-friendly displays. It is one of the city's most famous and enduring cultural attractions.
The city's most famous park, offering lakes, paths, lawns, and countless classic New York views. It is essential for walking, relaxing, and people-watching.
A world-famous commercial crossroads known for giant screens, bright lights, and nonstop energy. Overwhelming but iconic, it is a classic New York experience.
An elevated linear park built on a former rail line, featuring gardens, public art, and city views. It is one of Manhattan's most popular urban walks.
Large, thin-crust pizza sold by the slice, known for its foldable texture and classic city pizza culture.
A classic New York bagel topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, onion, and tomato; a defining deli breakfast.
Peppery, cured pastrami piled onto rye bread with mustard, closely tied to New York's Jewish deli tradition.
Classic Manhattan steakhouse with historic interiors, excellent chops, and a traditional fine-dining New York feel.
Historic Lower East Side deli famous for hand-carved pastrami sandwiches and classic old New York atmosphere.
Well-known appetizing shop and cafe celebrated for bagels, smoked fish, and classic Jewish-American New York specialties.
New York is one of the priciest U.S. cities. Hotels, dining, and drinks are costly, though cheap eats and free attractions help budget travelers.
Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars; 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Tip taxis about 15-20%, hotel staff USD 1-5, and round up for casual services.
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