WI → MN · about 289 miles
Milwaukee to St. Paul bus & train schedule
Jefferson Lines, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 56 direct buses and trains a week from Milwaukee to St. Paul. The fastest takes 5 hours 30 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:15 AM and the last at 5:10 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $35 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 56
- Fastest trip
- 5h 30m
- First departure
- 12:15 AM
- Last departure
- 5:10 PM
- Standard fare
- $35
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound aren't listed here.
7 of the 56 buses and trains a week stop at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM | 5:45 AM | 5h 30m | Daily | Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 2:25 AM | 8:45 AM | 6h 20m | Daily | Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 8:55 AM | 4:35 PM | 7h 40m | Daily | Milwaukee (Amtrak Intermodal) to St. Paul (Union Depot) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $35Book (carrier website) |
| 10:40 AM | 5:45 PM | 7h 05m | Daily | Milwaukee WI - General Mitchell Airport Terminal Bus (MKB) to Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 12:49 PM | 6:41 PM | 5h 52m | Daily | Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 4:45 PM | 10:56 PM | 6h 11m | Daily | Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 5:10 PM | 11:45 PM | 6h 35m | Daily | Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
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Where to board in Milwaukee Where you get off in St. Paul The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Milwaukee
Where buses and trains stop in St. Paul
- St. Paul (Union Depot) Map of St. Paul (Union Depot) (Google Maps)
Return trip: St. Paul to Milwaukee
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Milwaukee to St. Paul?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 11 minutes.
How much is the bus or train from Milwaukee to St. Paul?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $35. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound aren't listed here; check their websites.
What time is the first departure from Milwaukee to St. Paul?
The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:10 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Milwaukee to St. Paul?
Jefferson Lines, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Milwaukee?
Buses and trains to St. Paul leave from Milwaukee (Amtrak Intermodal) and Milwaukee WI - General Mitchell Airport Terminal Bus (MKB).
Does the bus or train from Milwaukee to St. Paul stop at General Mitchell International Airport?
Yes, 7 of the 56 a week: at Milwaukee WI - General Mitchell Airport Terminal Bus (MKB).