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Pros: Quiet. Cons: The buss drivers attitude!!!
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There are usually 2 daily train trips from Milwaukee to Manitowoc.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£17.06 | Avg. Price£27.07 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration1h 31m | Duration2h 42m |
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Milwaukee to Manitowoc. Traveling by coach from Milwaukee to Manitowoc usually takes around one hour and 32 minutes, but the fastest Megabus coach can make the trip in just one hour and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 74 mi (118 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 30m |
| Cheapest price | £11.44 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Megabus |
| Coach lines | 3 |

Average score for coaches from Milwaukee to Manitowoc
(Based on 5 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Quiet. Cons: The buss drivers attitude!!!
Bus tickets for a trip from Milwaukee to Manitowoc cost £11.44 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
There are 3 bus lines from Milwaukee to Manitowoc available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. Each of these companies only runs one bus per day. The following table helps you compare your available choices:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 1h 30m | £19.82 |
| Indian Trails | 1 | 1h 36m | £11.44 |
| Megabus | 1 | 1h 30m | £19.05 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Milwaukee to Manitowoc start at £20. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Book Indian Trails from Milwaukee to Manitowoc from £11. There are 1 Indian Trails schedules from Milwaukee to Manitowoc and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Manitowoc. In Milwaukee, Indian Trails departs to Manitowoc from Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave and no other station. In Manitowoc, Indian Trails arrives at Shell Station - 1701 S 41st St and no other station.
An average trip on Indian Trails from Milwaukee to Manitowoc takes 1 hours and 36 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Manitowoc in 1 hours and 30 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Manitowoc.
Book Megabus from Milwaukee to Manitowoc from £19. There are 1 Megabus schedules from Milwaukee to Manitowoc and you can expect on average to pay for a Megabus ticket to Manitowoc. In Milwaukee, Megabus departs to Manitowoc from Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave and no other station. In Manitowoc, Megabus arrives at Shell Station - 1701 S 41st St and no other station.
An average trip on Megabus from Milwaukee to Manitowoc takes 1 hours and 30 minutes .
On weekends, Megabus offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Manitowoc.
The coach takes an average of one hour and 32 minutes to cover the 74 miles from Milwaukee to Manitowoc. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 30 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Manitowoc at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first coach leaves at 10:00 and the last coach leaves at 19:00. To see the times for all coaches from Milwaukee to Manitowoc, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled coaches that travel from Milwaukee to Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Milwaukee to Manitowoc; ticket prices start at £19.82.



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.

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Link to image attributionThe 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.
Intermodal Station - 433 W ST Paul Ave
All coaches from Milwaukee arrive at one main station in Manitowoc.
Shell Station - 1701 S 41st St

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