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How to get from Waukesha to Milwaukee by bus?

By bus

To get from Waukesha to Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI, take the 1 bus from Transit Center station to N95 & N550 station. Next, take the CN1 bus from Bluemound & N95 Brt Station station to Wisconsin & N12 Brt Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

87min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - CN1CN1
Walk to Milwaukee
Leaves from Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Froedtert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N95 & N550
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bluemound & N95 Brt Station
    ID 9622
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - CN1CN1
    Wait for bus
    CN1
    Connect 1 - To Downtown Mke
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wisconsin & N12 Brt Station
    ID 9642
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Milwaukee
    Walk to
    Milwaukee
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 1, 31 and 30

To get from Waukesha to Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Transit Center station to Watertown Plank & N92 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 31 bus and finally take the 30 bus from Highland & N35 station to Wisconsin & N12 Brt Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

91min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 3131
Bus - 3030
Walk to Milwaukee
Leaves from Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Froedtert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Plank & N92
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown Plank & N92
    ID 9515
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    To Downtown - State - Highland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highland & N35
    ID 4329
    12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    To Downtown - To Uwm Via Maryland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wisconsin & N12 Brt Station
    ID 9642
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Milwaukee
    Walk to
    Milwaukee
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waukesha to Milwaukee

The distance between Waukesha, Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI and Milwaukee, Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI is approximately 18.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waukesha to Milwaukee by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Waukesha

Waukesha is located at Waukesha, Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI and the nearest public transit station is Downtown Transit Center.

Bus stations close to Waukesha:

  • Downtown Transit Center
  • Transit Center Bay F
  • Waukesha State Bank

Public transit stations close to Milwaukee, Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI

Milwaukee is located at Milwaukee, Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI and the nearest public transit station is Wisconsin & N12 Brt Station.

Train stations close to Milwaukee:

  • Milwaukee

Bus stations close to Milwaukee:

  • Wisconsin & N12 Brt Station
  • Wisconsin Ave & 12th St
  • N12 & Wells

Alternative route by bus via 1, 31 and 30

To get from Waukesha to Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Transit Center station to Watertown Plank & N92 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 31 bus and finally take the 30 bus from Highland & N35 station to Wisconsin & N12 Brt Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

91min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 3131
Bus - 3030
Walk to Milwaukee
Leaves from Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Froedtert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Plank & N92
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown Plank & N92
    ID 9515
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    To Downtown - State - Highland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highland & N35
    ID 4329
    12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    To Downtown - To Uwm Via Maryland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wisconsin & N12 Brt Station
    ID 9642
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Milwaukee
    Walk to
    Milwaukee
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waukesha to Milwaukee?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line CN1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waukesha to Milwaukee?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 31, Bus line 30.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waukesha and Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waukesha to Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI?

    The 1 bus line goes from Transit Center station near Waukesha to Froedtert station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Froedtert station near Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI

  • How long does it take to travel from Waukesha to Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI by bus?

    The total travel time between Waukesha and Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI by bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waukesha to get to Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Transit Center stop near Waukesha in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waukesha and Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI?

    Get off the bus at the Froedtert stop, which is closest to Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI.

  • How much is the bus fare from Waukesha to Milwaukee?

    The ride from Waukesha to Milwaukee costs $4.00.

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