Bus San Francisco to Milwaukee: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Milwaukee

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

today

$167

tomorrow

$172

Tuesday

Wednesday

$160

Thursday

$175

Friday

$195

Saturday

$160

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	60h 55m	8:55 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station		Economy	$167	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/18/2026 8:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/20/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 55m
	Greyhound US	56h 40m	1:10 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station		Economy	$167	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (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 $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	56h 40m	1:10 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station		Economy	$172	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 10/19/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/21/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
	FlixBus	60h 55m	8:55 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station		Economy	$176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/19/2026 8:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/21/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Milwaukee via Chicago, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  65h 25m
  
  0
  
  1:10 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  6:25 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $138
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/20/2026 1:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/22/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 15m
- Greyhound US
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:35 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  8:35 AM
  
  Milwaukee
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 10/23/2026 6:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/23/2026 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel time is 6h 45m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	56h 40m	1:10 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$160	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (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 $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
FlixBus	60h 55m	8:55 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/21/2026 8:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/23/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 55m
FlixBus	63h 45m	1:00 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	6:45 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$173	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/21/2026 1:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/23/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 45m
Greyhound US	66h 15m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	6:45 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$189	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 10/21/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 15m
FlixBus	70h 40m	6:05 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	6:45 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$192	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/21/2026 6:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	56h 40m	1:10 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$175	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (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 $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
FlixBus	61h 10m	8:40 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/22/2026 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 10m
FlixBus	63h 40m	1:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	6:45 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$185	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/22/2026 1:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 40m
Greyhound US	66h 15m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	6:45 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$239	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/22/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $239 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Milwaukee via Chicago, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  65h 25m
  
  0
  
  1:10 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  6:25 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $138
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/20/2026 1:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/22/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 15m
- Greyhound US
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:35 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  8:35 AM
  
  Milwaukee
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 10/23/2026 6:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/23/2026 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel time is 6h 45m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	56h 40m	1:10 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$195	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/23/2026 1:10:00 PM 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 56h 40m
FlixBus	61h 10m	8:40 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$197	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/23/2026 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 10m
FlixBus	63h 40m	1:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	6:45 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$206	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/23/2026 1:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $206 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 40m
Greyhound US	66h 15m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	6:45 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$206	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/23/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $206 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Milwaukee via Chicago, you can save more than $43? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  65h 25m
  
  0
  
  1:10 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  6:25 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $138
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 10/20/2026 1:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/22/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 15m
- Greyhound US
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:35 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  8:35 AM
  
  Milwaukee
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 10/23/2026 6:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/23/2026 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel time is 6h 45m longer, but you will save $43

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	56h 40m	1:10 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$160	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (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 $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
FlixBus	61h 10m	8:40 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/24/2026 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 10m
FlixBus	63h 40m	1:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	6:45 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$183	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 10/24/2026 1:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 40m
Greyhound US	71h 20m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$206	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 10/24/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $206 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Milwaukee is $153 on 11/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Milwaukee

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from San Francisco to Milwaukee. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Francisco and Milwaukee.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 9 buses from San Francisco to Milwaukee, while Night sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Milwaukee, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Milwaukee

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 5 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Milwaukee in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Milwaukee starting from $153!

Cheapest Bus	$153
Fastest Bus	58h 40m
Earliest Bus	8:55 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	1,837.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Milwaukee

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco 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

$167

Monday 10/19

$176

Tuesday 10/20

Wednesday 10/21

$160

Thursday 10/22

$175

Friday 10/23

$195

Saturday 10/24

$160

Sunday 10/25

$163

Monday 10/26

$157

Tuesday 10/27

$162

Wednesday 10/28

Thursday 10/29

$173

Friday 10/30

$195

Saturday 10/31

$170

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

$168

Tuesday 11/03

$153

Wednesday 11/04

$160

Thursday 11/05

$164

Friday 11/06

$159

Saturday 11/07

$161

Sunday 11/08

$160

Monday 11/09

$162

Tuesday 11/10

$158

Wednesday 11/11

$153

Thursday 11/12

$165

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to Milwaukee

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

With a price starting from $153, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Milwaukee. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $164.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Milwaukee, with $153. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $189.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Milwaukee are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Milwaukee

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

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Union Square

Post St 470

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

One Ferry Building

Passenger Loading Zone in front of Ferry Building on Embarcadero. Bus will stop near Marketbar Cafe.

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 Francisco to Milwaukee

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

FAQs about the San Francisco to Milwaukee bus

How much does a San Francisco Milwaukee bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $153 and takes 58h 40m to reach Milwaukee. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $153 and $239. 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 Francisco to Milwaukee each day?

Every day, the San Francisco to Milwaukee bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Milwaukee is offered by Greyhound US and takes 58h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $167. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Milwaukee from San Francisco starts at 8:55 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 Francisco to Milwaukee?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Milwaukee starts at 10:30 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 Francisco Milwaukee route?

When traveling by bus from San Francisco 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 Francisco and Milwaukee?

You can check all the direct connections between San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Milwaukee on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Francisco 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 5 daily trips between San Francisco 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 Francisco to Milwaukee?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between San Francisco and Milwaukee change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Milwaukee

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