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Milwaukee to Saint Paul Coach Timetable

Is it better to travel by bus or train from Milwaukee to Saint Paul?

There are usually 6 daily train trips from Milwaukee to Saint Paul.

Coach
Train
Avg. Price
Avg. Price
£39.04
Avg. Price
£73.72
Daily Trips
Daily Trips
6
Daily Trips
6
Duration
Duration
6h 37m
Duration
7h 54m

Coach from Milwaukee to Saint Paul: Journey Information

There are 6 intercity coaches per day from Milwaukee to Saint Paul. Traveling by coach from Milwaukee to Saint Paul usually takes around 6 hours and 33 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance290 mi (466 km)
Shortest duration5h 30m
Cheapest price£25.65
Trips per day6
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
Coach lines3

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Coach Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for coaches from Milwaukee to Saint Paul

(Based on 8 ratings and reviews)

4.8

5.0

Christine

9 August 2026- Regular commuter

Jefferson Lines

Pros: Quiet and was able to sit in front due the drivers speaker was broken. I’m deaf. And was able to know what stop I was on and get off at the correct stop! Thank you! Cons: Nothing… I most prefer to sit front so I can read lips etc than hearing on speaker … Tips: None.

5.0

Sara

17 June 2025- Solo travel

Megabus

Pros: Normally catch the train. Better price and a scenic route. Cons: Bathroom temperature was too hot. Felt like being in a sauna. Tips: No.

4.0

Karen

22 January 2023- Couples trip

Greyhound

Pros: On the way back the greyhound bus arrived back home before scheduled time and outlets and heat was working. Cons: Jefferson bus was cold and outlets did not work.

5.0

Kathryn

13 March 2022- Visiting family

Greyhound

Pros: Driver was professional and very helpful. Cons: The wifi connected but did not have a strong enough signal for most of the trip, so couldn’t use it.

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How much is a coach ticket from Milwaukee to Saint Paul?

Bus tickets for a trip from Milwaukee to Saint Paul cost £34.39 on average. Tickets cheaper than £34.39 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from Milwaukee to Saint Paul by month

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Taking the bus from Milwaukee to Saint Paul is usually cheapest in September, when the average ticket price is only £38. If you're planning to take the bus from Milwaukee to Saint Paul during December, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £46. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

Prices as travel date approaches

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Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 26 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £15.57 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What coach companies travel from Milwaukee to Saint Paul?

There are 3 bus lines from Milwaukee to Saint Paul available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 3 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US26h 53m£48.80
Greyhound36h 9m£46.19
Jefferson Lines17h 40m£25.65

  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 2 trips per day from Milwaukee to Saint Paul, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

  • 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 performs about 3 bus trips from Milwaukee to Saint Paul every day, with the average journey taking around 6 hours and 9 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Saint Paul usually start from £34.

  • Book Jefferson Lines from Milwaukee to Saint Paul from £26. There are 1 Jefferson Lines schedules from Milwaukee to Saint Paul and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Saint Paul. In Milwaukee, Jefferson Lines departs to Saint Paul from Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave and no other station. In Saint Paul, Jefferson Lines arrives at Union Depot and no other station.

    An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Milwaukee to Saint Paul takes 7 hours and 40 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Saint Paul in 5 hours and 30 minutes .

    On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Saint Paul.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Milwaukee to Saint Paul

The coach takes an average of 6 hours and 33 minutes to cover the 290 miles from Milwaukee to Saint Paul. However, the fastest coach only takes 5 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Saint Paul, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 17:00. To see the times for all coaches from Milwaukee to Saint Paul, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 6 scheduled coaches that travel from Milwaukee to Saint Paul every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Milwaukee to Saint Paul without transferring.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Milwaukee to Saint Paul; ticket prices start at £27.85.

City Information

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 transportation hub. Visitors can catch both buses 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.

Saint Paul

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St. Paul, MN - STP-1

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Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota, and is one of the Twin Cities, along with its neighbor across the Mississippi River, Minneapolis. As the seat of Minnesota's government, Saint Paul offers historic and cultural attractions which represent both the state and the American Midwest as a whole.

For a comprehensive introduction to the region's history, start your trip at the Minnesota History Center, just down the street from the grounds of the State Capitol building. There are museums in Saint Paul for all types of interests, including the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Schubert Club Musical Instrument Museum. For an extra dash of Saint Paul history, take a stroll down Summit Avenue, a stylish street of drool-worthy Victorian houses and mansions, including the home of F. Scott Fitzgerald.

If you're brave enough to visit Saint Paul during the freezing winters, you'll be rewarded with the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, a yearly event where you can explore ice palaces, watch live ice sculpting, and compete in city-wide scavenger hunts. Saint Paul is also one of the country's best cities for craft beer, so save time to taste some local ales or even brew your own beer at Vine Park Brewing Co.

Saint Paul is a hub for travel in the Midwest thanks in part to Amtrak's Empire Builder train service which stops at Saint Paul Union Depot. Bus service from stations throughout town and nearby Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport make it easy to travel to and from this saintly city.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Milwaukee?

Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave - MKEIMS-0

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Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave - MKEIMS-1

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Main departure station: Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave

The Milwaukee Intermodal Station is the major transportation hub for rail and bus 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 bus services from carriers, including Greyhound and Jefferson Lines. Local bus routes and The Hop streetcar 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.

All coach stations in Milwaukee:

  • Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave

  • Mitchell Airport - 5300 S Howell Ave

Where does the coach arrive in Saint Paul?

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Main arrival station: Union Depot

Located right on the banks of the Mississippi River in Saint Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood, Union Depot has a remarkable history dating back to 1881. It remains the major transport hub of Saint Paul, as well as the designated station for Amtrak service in the Twin Cities. Besides the long-haul Empire Builder train, the station serves Jefferson Lines and Greyhound intercity buses and connects to local public transit. Within the Union Depot complex, you’ll find a coffee shop, restaurant, bike shop, rental car agency, and can even join a public tour to admire the architecture and learn about the station’s storied past.

Coach stations in Saint Paul:

  • Union Depot

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