There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Wausau by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Shuttle, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane DSM - CWA
5h 31m$170–638Drive 367.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Wausaucar 367.8 mi
6h 39m$68–97Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
9h 35m$87–138Shuttle, fly to Rhinelander, drive
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane DSM - RHI
- Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wausaucar
7h 56m$162–625
Ames to Wausau by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Wausau is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Wausau is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Wausau. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Wausau Transit Center via Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Ames and Wausau is 360 miles. The road distance is 369.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Wausau without a car is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Ames to Wausau, including transfers.
Ames to Wausau bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Wausau bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Wausau is 370 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Ames to Wausau.
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Wausau Transit Center via Minneapolis Bus Station in around 9h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Central Wisconsin Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Des Moines to Rhinelander via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Des Moines to Rhinelander via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Central Wisconsin Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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