MN → WI · about 289 miles
St. Paul to Milwaukee bus & train schedule
Jefferson Lines, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 49 direct buses and trains a week from St. Paul to Milwaukee. The fastest takes 5 hours 48 minutes; the first departure leaves at 8:20 AM and the last at 8:55 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $35 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 49
- Fastest trip
- 5h 48m
- First departure
- 8:20 AM
- Last departure
- 8:55 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:20 AM | 3:10 PM | 6h 50m | Daily | Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station | FlixBus Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 8:50 AM | 2:57 PM | 6h 07m | Daily | St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 11:35 AM | 7:30 PM | 7h 55m | Daily | St. Paul (Union Depot) to Milwaukee (Amtrak Intermodal) | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $35Book (carrier website) |
| 11:49 AM | 5:37 PM | 5h 48m | Daily | St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 1:55 PM | 8:20 PM | 6h 25m | Daily | Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 8:55 PM | 3:15 AM +1 day | 6h 20m | Daily | Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
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Where to board in St. Paul Where you get off in Milwaukee The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in St. Paul
- St. Paul (Union Depot) Map of St. Paul (Union Depot) (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Milwaukee
Return trip: Milwaukee to St. Paul
Questions
How long is the bus or train from St. Paul to Milwaukee?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 48 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 20 minutes.
How much is the bus or train from St. Paul to Milwaukee?
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 St. Paul to Milwaukee?
The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:55 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from St. Paul to Milwaukee?
Jefferson Lines, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in St. Paul?
Buses and trains to Milwaukee leave from St. Paul (Union Depot).