Bus San Diego to Milwaukee: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to Milwaukee

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Diego to Milwaukee from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$176

tomorrow

$188

Tuesday

$182

Wednesday

$207

Thursday

$207

Friday

$186

Saturday

$172

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	58h 45m	7:45 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:30 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$176	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/18/2026 7:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/21/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 45m
FlixBus	56h 40m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$187	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 10/18/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/20/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
FlixBus	60h 25m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$188	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/18/2026 9:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/20/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 25m
Greyhound US	58h 5m	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$189	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/18/2026 11:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/20/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 5m
FlixBus	71h 45m	10:05 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$192	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/18/2026 10:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/21/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	71h 45m	10:05 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$188	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/19/2026 10:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/22/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 45m
FlixBus	72h 5m	9:45 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$188	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 10/19/2026 9:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/22/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 5m
FlixBus	71h 15m	10:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$192	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 10/19/2026 10:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/22/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 15m
Greyhound US	58h 5m	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$196	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/19/2026 11:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/21/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 5m
Greyhound US	58h 45m	7:45 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:30 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$201	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/19/2026 7:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/22/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $201 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	58h 5m	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$182	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/20/2026 11:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/22/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 5m
FlixBus	56h 40m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$184	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 10/20/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/22/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
FlixBus	60h 25m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$186	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/20/2026 9:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/22/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $186 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 25m
FlixBus	71h 45m	10:05 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$196	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/20/2026 10:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/23/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 45m
Greyhound US	58h 45m	7:45 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:30 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$224	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/20/2026 7:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/23/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	56h 40m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$207	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 10/21/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/23/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
Greyhound US	58h 5m	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$207	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/21/2026 11:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/23/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 5m
FlixBus	60h 25m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$208	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/21/2026 9:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/23/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 25m
FlixBus	71h 45m	10:05 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$208	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/21/2026 10:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 45m
Greyhound US	54h 55m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:45 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$223	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/21/2026 9:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/23/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	56h 15m	1:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$207	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 10/22/2026 1:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 15m
Greyhound US	58h 5m	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$207	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/22/2026 11:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 5m
FlixBus	56h 40m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$209	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 10/22/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
FlixBus	60h 25m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$210	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/22/2026 9:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 25m
Greyhound US	54h 55m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:45 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$220	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/22/2026 9:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	71h 15m	10:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$186	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/23/2026 10:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $186 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 15m
FlixBus	71h 35m	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$186	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 10/23/2026 10:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $186 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 35m
FlixBus	70h 55m	10:55 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$191	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 10/23/2026 10:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 55m
Greyhound US	58h 5m	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$195	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/23/2026 11:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 5m
Greyhound US	58h 45m	7:45 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:30 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$202	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/23/2026 7:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	56h 40m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$172	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 10/24/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
Greyhound US	58h 5m	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$172	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/24/2026 11:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 5m
FlixBus	60h 25m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$173	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/24/2026 9:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 25m
FlixBus	56h 15m	1:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 10/24/2026 1:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 15m
Greyhound US	54h 55m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:45 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$179	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 10/24/2026 9:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to Milwaukee is $134 on 11/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Milwaukee

See here how frequent the connections between San Diego and Milwaukee are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from San Diego to Milwaukee. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between San Diego and Milwaukee.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 38 buses from San Diego to Milwaukee, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Milwaukee, with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Milwaukee

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 11 times every day by bus from San Diego to Milwaukee in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Milwaukee starting from $134!

Cheapest Bus	$134
Fastest Bus	56h 55m
Earliest Bus	9:25 AM
Latest Bus	10:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	1,735.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Milwaukee

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Diego for Milwaukee: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/18/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

$176

Monday 10/19

$192

Tuesday 10/20

$182

Wednesday 10/21

$207

Thursday 10/22

$207

Friday 10/23

$186

Saturday 10/24

$172

Sunday 10/25

$153

Monday 10/26

$157

Tuesday 10/27

$172

Wednesday 10/28

$191

Thursday 10/29

$178

Friday 10/30

$174

Saturday 10/31

$174

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

$180

Tuesday 11/03

$168

Wednesday 11/04

$182

Thursday 11/05

$165

Friday 11/06

$163

Saturday 11/07

$144

Sunday 11/08

$137

Monday 11/09

$134

Tuesday 11/10

$150

Wednesday 11/11

$165

Thursday 11/12

$159

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to Milwaukee

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego to Milwaukee, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $134, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Milwaukee. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $165.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Milwaukee, with $172. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $176.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to Milwaukee

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Diego to Milwaukee in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Diego to Milwaukee, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Diego to Milwaukee are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Milwaukee

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Diego and Milwaukee.

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Downtown

Intermodal Station

W. St Paul's Ave 433

Central Bus Station

4960 S. 13th St. Park

Badger

N James Lovell St 635

Downtown Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to Milwaukee

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Diego to Milwaukee? Or which bus companies serve the route San Diego to Milwaukee? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Diego to Milwaukee bus

How much does a San Diego Milwaukee bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $134 and takes 58h 40m to reach Milwaukee. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Diego to Milwaukee?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $134 and $243. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Milwaukee.

On average, how many connections are available from San Diego to Milwaukee each day?

Every day, the San Diego to Milwaukee bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Diego to Milwaukee take?

The fastest bus from San Diego to Milwaukee is offered by Greyhound US and takes 56h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $227. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Diego to Milwaukee?

The earliest bus arriving in Milwaukee from San Diego starts at 9:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Diego to Milwaukee?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Milwaukee starts at 10:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Diego Milwaukee route?

When traveling by bus from San Diego to Milwaukee, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Milwaukee?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego and Milwaukee by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the San Diego to Milwaukee bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Diego Milwaukee bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Diego Milwaukee bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Diego to Milwaukee on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Diego to Milwaukee?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 11 daily trips between San Diego and Milwaukee. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from San Diego to Milwaukee?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Diego to Milwaukee

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Diego and to Milwaukee

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Diego and to Milwaukee. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!