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- 91
- Trips per day
- 398
- coach lines
- 10
- Stations
- 6
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About Milwaukee
Nestling on the banks of the great Lake Michigan, Milwaukee has some of the most scenic views around, making it every photographer’s perfect destination. Boasting 85 miles of scenic waterfront bike lanes, Milwaukee is the perfect spot to ride a bike and enjoy the sunset together with your friends. It is also the home of the Harley Davidson Museum, a vast waterfront gallery that offers 11 permanent exhibitions. The museum features not only bikes but also special items such as a whole engine room, making it a must-visit spot for bike enthusiasts. If you are not interested in bikes, the Basilica of St. Josaphat, which is modeled after St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, offers many wondrous shots.
Milwaukee’s famous German bratwursts are a must-try for all visitors, and the best place to enjoy this dish is Usinger’s. Other similar establishments include Mader’s and Milwaukee Public Market. For authentic American eats, Leon's Frozen Custard Drive-In offers amazing sloppy-joe burgers.
The Milwaukee Intermodal Station is the city’s main transport hub. Visitors can catch both coaches and trains at this location. The city is served by two airports. The Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on the southern edge of the city handles commercial flights, while the Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport in the northwest handles private flights.
Station Information
The Milwaukee Intermodal Station is the major transport hub for rail and coach travel in Wisconsin. The station is Amtrak’s second busiest in the Midwest. It acts as a gateway for long-distance travel into the American West and also connects Milwaukee to the surrounding Midwest states via the Hiawatha service. Renovated in 2007, the Intermodal Station now also offers a range of intercity coach services from carriers, including Greyhound and Jefferson Lines. Local bus routes and The Hop tram service provide convenient local travel around Milwaukee. Located in the city’s downtown, The Intermodal Station has vast retail spaces, several museums, and pleasant waterways all on its doorstep.
Popular coach stations in Milwaukee:
- Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave
- Mitchell Airport - 5300 S Howell Ave
- Agencia De Viajes Mexico
- Milwaukee Park & Ride Terminal
- 2200 E Kenwood Blvd
- State Fair Park N Ride
What coach companies travel to Milwaukee, WI?
Located in Wisconsin, Milwaukee is accessible by coach from 91 other cities. You can choose from 398 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to Milwaukee on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Milwaukee are also available.
Coach companies serving Milwaukee
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 329 | 1 day, 5 hrs, 43 mins | US$155.25 |
| Greyhound | 51 | 11 hrs, 54 mins | US$85.18 |
| Indian Trails | 79 | 15 hrs, 43 mins | US$103.87 |
| Coach USA | 9 | 1 hr, 32 mins | US$32.34 |
| Badger Bus | 6 | 1 hr, 42 mins | US$26.22 |
| Coach USA | 1 | 2 hrs, 8 mins | US$38 |
| Tornado Bus | 62 | 1 day, 4 hrs, 2 mins | US$271.38 |
| Jefferson Lines | 35 | 9 hrs, 23 mins | US$67.68 |
| Megabus | 5 | 1 hr, 42 mins | US$17.76 |
| Amtrak Thruway | 16 | 3 hrs, 35 mins | US$39.10 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound coaches are outfitted with power sockets, free WiFi, toilets, and air conditioning for your comfort.
Indian Trails was established in 1910 to provide intercity coach service in the Midwest, and today is one of the most essential ground travel operators in the region. Indian Trails’ modern fleet consists of well-maintained coaches with near-zero emissions. Passengers are treated to comfortable seats with footrests, free WiFi, USB outlets, and individual air conditioning controls.
Badger Bus is a family-owned coach company running routes across Wisconsin and Minnesota. It shares the same fuzzy mascot as the University of Wisconsin, which makes it a popular choice for students travelling between the Madison and Milwaukee campuses. The easily recognizable red, white, and black coaches feature free reliable Wi-Fi, comfortable seats with outlets, and clean toilet facilities.
Jefferson Lines is a well-established intercity coach company with service to some of the Midwest’s top travel destinations. As one of the United States’ largest coach service providers, Jefferson Lines is beloved by students, commuters, and vacationers in America’s heartland. Travel with Jefferson Lines is comfortable thanks to reclining seats, individual climate controls, toilets, and free WiFi. You can even check the status of your trip with their coach tracker tool.
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger coaches operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railways. On the coach, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard toilet facilities.
Which coach carrier has the best service to Milwaukee?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to Milwaukee by coach with Indian Trails, giving it a 5 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Indian Trails had the most comfortable coach service to Milwaukee, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Indian Trails at 4.8 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Milwaukee punctually, travellers suggest that FlixBus US has the best on-time performance on its coach schedules to Milwaukee, rating it 5 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
US$5.99 is the cheapest price for a coach ticket to Milwaukee, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on coaches from your city to Milwaukee. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Milwaukee was US$7.49.
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The most popular coach stations in Milwaukee are Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave, Mitchell Airport - 5300 S Howell Ave and Agencia De Viajes Mexico. Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave is the busiest, with the most coach arrivals.
The closest airport to Milwaukee is General Mitchell Intl Airport (MKE), located 6.3 miles from the city centre of Milwaukee.
Milwaukee is the most popular coach destination in Wisconsin. Milwaukee ranks number 47 among coach destinations in the country. Milwaukee has the most coach connections in Wisconsin. There are 267 direct coach schedules arriving in Milwaukee each day.
The population of Milwaukee is 600,155. It is the largest city in Wisconsin. It ranks number 30 by population in the country.
A short coach trip to Milwaukee, under 60 miles, can cost as little as US$5.99. A 60 to 200 mile coach trip to Milwaukee starts at US$13.98. A longer trip by coach to Milwaukee can be as cheap as US$29. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as US$13.98.
People who take the coach to Milwaukee are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent services, the ability to book and hop on a coach last minute make taking a coach to Milwaukee easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest coach station to the city centre of Milwaukee is Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave, located just 0.6 miles away. Select Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Milwaukee. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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