What is the cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Wausau?

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Wausau is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Wausau?

The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Wausau is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Cedar Rapids and Wausau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Wausau. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Wausau Transit Center via Iowa City, Des Moines and Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

How far is it from Cedar Rapids to Wausau?

The distance between Cedar Rapids and Wausau is 251 miles. The road distance is 288.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cedar Rapids to Wausau without a car?

The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Wausau without a car is to bus which takes 14h 37m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cedar Rapids to Wausau?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Cedar Rapids to Wausau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cedar Rapids to Wausau bus from?

Cedar Rapids to Wausau bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.

Bus or fly from Cedar Rapids to Wausau?

The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Wausau is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $70 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 37m.

Where does the Cedar Rapids to Wausau bus arrive?

Cedar Rapids to Wausau bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Cedar Rapids to Wausau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Wausau is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Wausau.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cedar Rapids to Wausau?

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Where can I stay near Wausau?

There are 36+ hotels available in Wausau.

Cedar Rapids to Wausau - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Wausau by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport
best
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane CID - CWA
5h 26m
$74–370
Drive 286.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Wausaucar 286.8 mi
5h 21m
$53–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus
14h 37m
Fly to Rhinelander, drive
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane CID - RHI
2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wausaucar
6h 19m
$66–356
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Airport to Wausau Transit Centerbus
15h 42m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) flights

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Distance: 249.4 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Wausau Transit Center via Iowa City, Des Moines, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 14h 37m.

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