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How to get from Milwaukee to South Milwaukee by bus?

By bus

To get from Milwaukee to South Milwaukee in South Milwaukee, take the 57 bus from St Paul & N5 station to Water & Wisconsin station. Next, take the 15 bus from Water & Wisconsin station to S10 & Monroe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

47min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1515
Walk to South Milwaukee
Leaves from St Paul & N5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Paul & N5
    ID 1017
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    To Lovers Lane - Silver Spring
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Water & Wisconsin
    ID 736
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Water & Wisconsin
    ID 2388
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Chicago/Drexel - Via Holton-Kinnickinnic
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S10 & Monroe
    ID 1478
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Milwaukee
    Walk to
    South Milwaukee
    10th Avenue
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 15

Take one direct bus from Milwaukee to South Milwaukee in South Milwaukee: take the 15 bus from Water & St Paul station to S10 & Monroe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

48min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1515
Walk to South Milwaukee
Leaves from Water & St Paul

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Water & St Paul
    ID 635
    760 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Chicago/Drexel - Via Holton-Kinnickinnic
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S10 & Monroe
    ID 1478
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to South Milwaukee
    Walk to
    South Milwaukee
    10th Avenue
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Milwaukee to South Milwaukee

The distance between Milwaukee, South Milwaukee and South Milwaukee, South Milwaukee is approximately 10.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Milwaukee to South Milwaukee by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Milwaukee – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Milwaukee

Milwaukee is located at Milwaukee, South Milwaukee and the nearest public transit station is St Paul & N5.

Bus stations close to Milwaukee:

  • St Paul & N5
  • Milwaukee Bus Station
  • Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station

Public transit stations close to South Milwaukee, South Milwaukee

South Milwaukee is located at 10th Avenue, South Milwaukee and the nearest public transit station is Chicago & Marion.

Bus stations close to South Milwaukee:

  • Chicago & Marion
  • S10 & Rawson
  • S10 & Michigan

Alternative route by bus via 15

Take one direct bus from Milwaukee to South Milwaukee in South Milwaukee: take the 15 bus from Water & St Paul station to S10 & Monroe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

48min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1515
Walk to South Milwaukee
Leaves from Water & St Paul

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Water & St Paul
    ID 635
    760 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Chicago/Drexel - Via Holton-Kinnickinnic
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S10 & Monroe
    ID 1478
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to South Milwaukee
    Walk to
    South Milwaukee
    10th Avenue
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 15.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Milwaukee and South Milwaukee?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Milwaukee to South Milwaukee?

    The 57 bus line goes from St Paul & N5 station near Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI to To Lovers Lane - Silver Spring station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till To Lovers Lane - Silver Spring station near South Milwaukee in South Milwaukee.

  • How long does it take to travel from Milwaukee to South Milwaukee by bus?

    The total travel time between Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI and South Milwaukee in South Milwaukee by bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Milwaukee to get to South Milwaukee?

    Get on the 57 bus from the St Paul & N5 stop near Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Milwaukee and South Milwaukee?

    Get off the bus at the To Lovers Lane - Silver Spring stop, which is closest to South Milwaukee in South Milwaukee.

  • When is the last bus from Milwaukee to South Milwaukee?

    The last bus from Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI to South Milwaukee in South Milwaukee is the Holton - Kinnickinnic line. It leaves the Water & St Paul stop at 6:11 PM.

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

    The ride from Milwaukee to South Milwaukee costs $2.00.

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