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 Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$146

tomorrow

$161

Saturday

$144

Sunday

Monday

$152

Tuesday

$202

Wednesday

$139

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	56h 20m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station		Economy	$146	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 9/3/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/5/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 20m
	Greyhound US	66h 15m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	6:45 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station		Economy	$262	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 9/3/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $262 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	56h 20m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station		Economy	$161	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 9/4/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 20m
	Greyhound US	66h 15m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	6:45 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station		Economy	$212	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 9/4/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $212 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	56h 20m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station		Economy	$144	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 9/5/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 20m
	Greyhound US	66h 15m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	6:45 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station		Economy	$205	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 9/5/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	62h 40m	7:10 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station		Economy	$152	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/7/2026 7:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 40m
	Greyhound US	56h 20m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station		Economy	$153	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 9/7/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	56h 20m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$202	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/8/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 20m
FlixBus	62h 40m	7:10 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$203	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/8/2026 7:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $203 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 40m
Greyhound US	66h 15m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	6:45 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$268	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/8/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $268 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Milwaukee via Fresno, CA, you can save more than $39? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  77h 50m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  2:15 AM
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/9/2026 4:00:00 PM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  57h 20m
  
  0
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Fresno, CA
  Tulare St. Bus Station
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Milwaukee
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $126
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 9/10/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 20m
Travel time is 19h 30m longer, but you will save $39

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	56h 20m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 9/9/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 20m
FlixBus	62h 40m	7:10 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	11:50 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$141	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/9/2026 7:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 40m
Greyhound US	66h 15m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Salesforce Transit Center	6:45 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	Economy	$196	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 9/9/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Milwaukee is $125 on 9/15/2026. 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 6 daily buses from San Francisco to Milwaukee. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Francisco and Milwaukee.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 9 buses from San Francisco to Milwaukee, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Milwaukee, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Milwaukee

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Milwaukee in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Milwaukee starting from $125!

Cheapest Bus	$125
Fastest Bus	58h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	1,837.2 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Milwaukee

Every day, 3 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 09/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/30

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

Wednesday 09/02

Thursday 09/03

$146

Friday 09/04

$161

Saturday 09/05

$144

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$152

Tuesday 09/08

$202

Wednesday 09/09

$139

Thursday 09/10

$144

Friday 09/11

$148

Saturday 09/12

$133

Sunday 09/13

$154

Monday 09/14

$155

Tuesday 09/15

$125

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$146

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

$171

Sunday 09/20

$212

Monday 09/21

$166

Tuesday 09/22

$171

Wednesday 09/23

$136

Thursday 09/24

$150

Friday 09/25

$162

Saturday 09/26

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 $125, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Milwaukee. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $148.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Milwaukee, with $139. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $196.

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

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

Union Square

Post St 470

Beach St & Hyde St

Intermodal Station

W. St Paul's Ave 433

4960 S. 13th St. Park

Badger

N James Lovell St 635

S84 & Adler

S84 & Oconnor #6533

University

N Maryland Ave 3346

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 $125 and takes 58h 20m 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 $125 and $268. 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 3 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 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $150. 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 1:30 PM. 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 Greyhound US and FlixBus. 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

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?

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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!