The Hop

Milwaukee's Streetcar

Milwaukee’s new streetcar is ready to take you where you need to be downtown – and thanks to sponsor Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, everyone rides free during this first year of service! Take advantage of this convenient new transportation option as you travel throughout downtown Milwaukee.

How to Hop

Using The Hop couldn’t be easier. Each of the five 67-foot streetcars feature roll-on, roll-off access for wheelchairs, strollers, and bicycles, and has capacity for 150 people, with a mix sitting and standing. The best part? It’s totally free to use for the first year. We break down how to use it:

Step or roll up to one of The Hop’s 18 stations
Wait no more than 10-15 minutes for the next car to appear
Alight the streetcar
Find a seat or grab a handrail
Listen for an audio announcement and visual aids (including Braille) to learn when your stop is coming up.
Enjoy!

Where to Hop

The Hop makes it easy to access many of downtown Milwaukee's most popular attractions, restaurants, and more. Within two blocks of the M Line and Lakefront Lines are:

117 restaurants, bars, cafes/coffee shops
59 retail shops
17 entertainment destinations
11 hotels
7 parks
38 health/wellness and beauty salons
11 Bublr Bike stations
70 service providers
8 places of worship
5 grocery options
And 1 intermodal station with more than 1.5 million visitors every year.

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday
5 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Arriving every 15 minutes
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Arriving every 10 minutes
10 p.m. to 12 a.m. – Arriving every 15 minutes

Saturday
7a.m. to 12 a.m. – Arriving every 15 minutes

Sunday
7 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Arriving every 15 minutes