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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Francisco, CA to Milwaukee, WI
Cheapest price
$458
Average price
$458
Fastest journey
2 d 8 h 15 m
Average duration
2 d 8 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
2958 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Francisco, CA 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 San Francisco, CA to Milwaukee, WI will cost around $458 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $458.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Francisco, CA for Milwaukee, WI on Tue, Mar 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 17 the direct buses cover the 2958 km distance in an average of 2 d 8 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 8 h 15 m .
On Tue, Mar 17 the slowest buses will take 2 d 8 h 15 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 bus, train, and flight for San Francisco, CA to Milwaukee, WI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Milwaukee, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $182. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $182, and a bus costs an average of $231.
Distance: 1838 miles (2958 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$406 Average price | $401 Average price | $376 Average price Cheapest |
63h 0m Average total duration 62h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53h 53m Average total duration 53h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 2m Average total duration Fastest 9h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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San Francisco, CA to Milwaukee, WI bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Milwaukee, WI buses for tomorrow, Monday, March 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 PM San Francisco, CA | 56h15 | 5:45 AM Milwaukee, WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Milwaukee, WI
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Buses from San Francisco, CA to Milwaukee, WI run on average 7 times per day, taking around 62h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $231 (€189) but you can travel from only $182 (€150) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 03:20, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 1838 miles (2958 km) distance in 52h 10m.
Distance 1838 miles (2958 km) |
Average bus duration 62h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $231 (€189) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 52h 10m |
First bus 03:20 |
Last bus 23:25 |
FAQs: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Milwaukee, WI
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