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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from New Orleans, LA to Milwaukee, WI
Cheapest price
$310
Average price
$310
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1468 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New Orleans, LA to Milwaukee, WI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Orleans, LA to Milwaukee, WI will cost around $310 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $310.
Of the 1 buses that leave New Orleans, LA for Milwaukee, WI on Tue, Mar 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 24 the direct buses cover the 1468 km distance in an average of 1 d 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 3 h 5 m .
On Tue, Mar 24 the slowest buses will take 1 d 3 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for New Orleans, LA to Milwaukee, WI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to Milwaukee, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $169. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $169, and a train costs an average of $303.
Distance: 912 miles (1468 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$240 Average price Cheapest | $362 Average price |
27h 18m Average total duration 26h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 21m Average total duration Fastest 20h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
New Orleans, LA to Milwaukee, WI bus times
The table below shows live departures for New Orleans, LA to Milwaukee, WI buses for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8:20 AM New Orleans, LA | 24h20 | 8:40 AM Milwaukee, WI | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New Orleans, LA to Milwaukee, WI
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Buses from New Orleans, LA to Milwaukee, WI run on average 5 times per day, taking around 26h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $169 (€137) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:20, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 912 miles (1468 km) distance in 26h 30m.
Distance 912 miles (1468 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $169 (€137) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 26h 30m |
First bus 03:20 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Cheapest month Jul |
Cheapest day Tue |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Busiest day Wed |
Least busy day Wed |
Best day to book ahead 21 days |
FAQs: Bus from New Orleans, LA to Milwaukee, WI
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