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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Francisco, CA to Milwaukee, WI
Cheapest price
$236
Average price
$254
Fastest journey
2 d 19 h 20 m
Average duration
2 d 21 h 13 m
Buses per day
2
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 $254 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $236.
Of the 2 buses that leave San Francisco, CA for Milwaukee, WI on Sat, May 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 02 the direct buses cover the 2958 km distance in an average of 2 d 21 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 19 h 20 m .
On Sat, May 02 the slowest buses will take 2 d 23 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.
9:30 PM67h20San Francisco, CA4:50 PMMilwaukee, WI$2361One-way0 transfers- 6:40 AM71h05San Francisco, CA5:45 AMMilwaukee, WI$2721One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 PM67h20San Francisco, CA4:50 PMMilwaukee, WI$2361One-way0 transfers
- 6:40 AM71h05San Francisco, CA5:45 AMMilwaukee, WI$2721One-way0 transfers
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 $186. 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 $186, and a bus costs an average of $236.
Distance: 1838 miles (2958 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$415 Average price | $409 Average price | $384 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 Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 56h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $450 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 66h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $400 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 65h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $381 |
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Milwaukee, WI bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Milwaukee, WI buses for today, Friday, May 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined | 1:30 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 67h05 | 10:35 AM Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI | 5 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined | 1:30 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 56h15 | 11:45 PM Milwaukee, Intermodal Station | 3 transfers | |
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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 $236 (€189) but you can travel from only $186 (€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 $236 (€189) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 52h 10m |
First bus 3:20 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 42 days |
FAQs: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Milwaukee, WI
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