Getting Here & Getting Around
Nestled in Milwaukee’s backyard, Wauwatosa is conveniently located just 15 miles from Mitchell International Airport. Whichever way you choose to get here, Wauwatosa awaits you with open arms. Check out the many services available to help you navigate our dynamic districts.
| CITY | MILES | EST. TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 75 miles | 1.25 hours |
| Milwaukee | 7 miles | 12 minutes |
| Appleton (WI) | 100 miles | 1.5 hours |
| Green Bay (Lambeau Field) | 122 miles | 2 hours |
| Quad Cities (IA, IL) | 205 miles | 3.25 hours |
| Chicago | 97 miles | 1.5 hours |
| Minneapolis | 333 miles | 5 hours |
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Around all the attractions and restaurants in Wauwatosa, free street parking is available for patrons of most businesses. Make sure to check if there is a snow emergency as some permissions may be prohibited. There’s plenty of parking available in the Village of Wauwatosa and its neighboring districts. In addition to the street parking, there are 18 municipal parking lots around the city. These lots are distributed throughout The Village and provide easy access to all the shops and restaurants.
Wauwatosa Overnight Parking
While there is no regular overnight parking in Wauwatosa, guests may apply for permission to park overnight by requesting it online at TosaParking.com or calling the police department’s non-emergency number at (414) 471-8430.
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Bike Share in Wauwatosa
Pay, ride, return, repeat. It doesn’t get any simpler than that. Bublr Bikes is Greater Milwaukee’s nonprofit bike share program that delivers an accessible, convenient, integrated and sustainable public bike rental system for those who prefer to add a bit of sport to getting around. With Bublr Bikes, there are always bikes for rent near you. You’re able to take a bike from one Bublr Station, enjoy a quick ride to anywhere, experience all that Wauwatosa has to offer and then return the bike to any Bublr Station that’s nearby. There are stations in Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and West Allis. The bikes have low-cost options including per minute pricing or get a 24-hour pass.The bike sharing option complements Wauwatosa’s existing public transportation networks for an easier way to get around.
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Taking transit around Wauwatosa
With a fleet of nearly 375 clean diesel buses and a dedicated team of 1,100 operators, mechanics and administrative staff, Milwaukee County Transit System provides an average of 100,000 rides every day, allowing people to get to work, go shopping, and explore the area’s numerous destinations. Wherever you’re thinking about visiting, there’s probably a bus that can get you there quickly and affordably!
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Wauwatosa is a short, 10 minute drive to the downtown Milwaukee train station. The Amtrak Milwaukee Intermodal Station conveniently has routes to the airport, Chicago and stops along the way. If you are looking to make it more of a road trip, that is an option, or you can relax and enjoy the views. Now that you know how easy the train is, what are you waiting for? All aboard!
Taking the train to Milwaukee Airport to and from Wauwatosa
Amtrak’s Hiawatha service stops at the Milwaukee Airport Rail Station, enabling passengers to conveniently connect to flights at MKE Airport. The total trip time to Milwaukee Intermodal Station from the airport is 15 minutes.Taking the train to Chicago to and from Wauwatosa
This service connects Chicago Union Station with Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The trip time to Chicago Union Station is 1h 31 minutes. -
Flying to and from Wauwatosa
The largest airport in Wisconsin and only 15 minutes away from Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Airport (MKE) has more than 200 domestic and international flight departures each day. Shuttle service, buses, and taxis are available from the main terminal. Additionally, Amtrak Hiawatha offers service to the airport. For visitors traveling by air, it doesn’t get any easier than this!
