WisDOT, Carriers Announce Updated Intercity Bus Services to Provide Reliable, Affordable Transportation Options for Residents and Visitors Across Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with Greyhound, Indian Trails, Jefferson Lines, Lamers Bus and Wisconsin Transit Lines today announced updated services to state-supported bus routes that connect residents and visitors to rural and mid-sized communities as well as big cities in the region.
Today’s announcement updates the service providers on many of these routes and includes the launch of a new bus route, Route 11, that travels from La Crosse to Green Bay.
WisDOT and its partners are proud to provide affordable and reliable connectivity for smaller communities to the broader Midwest and national intercity bus network.
Routes supported by WisDOT are listed below, including the new route:
| Route | Route Details | Vendor |
| Route 1 | Madison, WI to Green Bay, WI | Wisconsin Transit Lines |
| Route 2 | Madison, WI to Wausau, WI | Wisconsin Transit Lines |
| Route 3 | Minneapolis, MN to Milwaukee, WI via Green Bay, WI | Greyhound * |
| Route 4 | La Crosse, WI to Milwaukee, WI | Jefferson Lines * |
| Route 5 | Hurley, WI to Duluth, Minnesota | Indian Trails |
| Route 6 | Madison, WI to Dubuque, Iowa | Wisconsin Transit Lines * |
| Route 7 | Janesville, WI to Milwaukee, WI | Wisconsin Transit Lines |
| Route 8 | Escanaba, Michigan to Milwaukee, WI | Indian Trails |
| Route 11 | La Crosse, WI to Green Bay, WI | Lamers * |
*New service provider on the route.
“Reliable and safe transportation should be available to everyone,” WisDOT Secretary Kristina Boardman said. “The updates to our intercity bus service will ensure continued and enhanced access to long-distance transportation for residents and visitors in communities across our state.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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