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How to get from South Milwaukee to West Milwaukee by bus?

From South Milwaukee to West Milwaukee by bus

To get from South Milwaukee to West Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI, take the 15 bus from Chicago & Mackinac (Drexel) station to S1 & Virginia station. Next, take the 18 bus from S1 & Virginia station to National & S54 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

84min$2.00
Bus - 1515
Bus - 1818
Walk to West Milwaukee
Leaves from Chicago & Mackinac (Drexel)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Milwaukee
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    To Holton/Capitol
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S1 & Virginia
    ID 728
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S1 & Virginia
    ID 627
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    To 124th St - National
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    National & S54
    ID 1696
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Milwaukee
    Walk to
    West Milwaukee
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Milwaukee to West Milwaukee by bus via 15, 51 and 60

To get from South Milwaukee to West Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 15 bus from Chicago & Mackinac (Drexel) station to Kk & Oklahoma station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 60 bus from S60 & Oklahoma station to S60 & National station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

80min$2.00
Bus - 1515
Bus - 5151
Bus - 6060
Walk to West Milwaukee
Leaves from Chicago & Mackinac (Drexel)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Milwaukee
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    To Holton/Capitol
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kk & Oklahoma
    ID 1301
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oklahoma & Kk
    ID 5060
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    To 124th St. - Oklahoma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oklahoma & S60
    ID 2381
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S60 & Oklahoma
    ID 6290
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    To Brown Deer Rd - To Walmart
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S60 & National
    ID 9654
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to West Milwaukee
    Walk to
    West Milwaukee
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Milwaukee to West Milwaukee

The distance between South Milwaukee, Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI and West Milwaukee, Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI is approximately 13.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Milwaukee to West 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 South Milwaukee

South Milwaukee is located at South Milwaukee, Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI and the nearest public transit station is Chicago & Sherman.

Bus stations close to South Milwaukee:

  • Chicago & Sherman
  • Chicago & Marion
  • Columbia & Chicago

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

West Milwaukee is located at West Milwaukee, Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI and the nearest public transit station is National & S54.

Bus stations close to West Milwaukee:

  • National & S54
  • National & S56
  • National & S50

Alternative route from South Milwaukee to West Milwaukee by bus via 15, 51 and 60

To get from South Milwaukee to West Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 15 bus from Chicago & Mackinac (Drexel) station to Kk & Oklahoma station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 60 bus from S60 & Oklahoma station to S60 & National station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

80min$2.00
Bus - 1515
Bus - 5151
Bus - 6060
Walk to West Milwaukee
Leaves from Chicago & Mackinac (Drexel)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Milwaukee
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    To Holton/Capitol
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kk & Oklahoma
    ID 1301
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oklahoma & Kk
    ID 5060
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    To 124th St. - Oklahoma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oklahoma & S60
    ID 2381
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S60 & Oklahoma
    ID 6290
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    To Brown Deer Rd - To Walmart
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S60 & National
    ID 9654
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to West Milwaukee
    Walk to
    West Milwaukee
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line 18.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line 51, Bus line 60.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

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

    The 15 bus line goes from To Holton/Capitol station near South Milwaukee to S1 & Virginia station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till S1 & Virginia station near West Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI

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

    The total travel time between South Milwaukee and West Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI by bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 15 bus from the To Holton/Capitol stop near South Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI.

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

    Get off the bus at the S1 & Virginia stop, which is closest to West Milwaukee in Milwaukee - Waukesha, WI.

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

    The ride from South Milwaukee to West Milwaukee costs $2.00.

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