There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Wausau by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane DSM - CWA
4h 32m$112–501Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
9h 35m$69–110Drive 378.9 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Wausaucar 378.9 mi
7h 49m$70–100Fly to Rhinelander, drive
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane DSM - RHI
- Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wausaucar
6h 53m$99–498Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
10h 55m$95–140
Des Moines to Wausau by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Wausau is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Wausau is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Wausau. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Wausau Transit Center via Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Des Moines and Wausau is 325 miles. The road distance is 381.1 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Wausau without a car is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Des Moines to Wausau, including transfers.
Des Moines to Wausau bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Wausau is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 35m.
Des Moines to Wausau bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Wausau is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Des Moines to Wausau.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines 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
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Des Moines to Rhinelander via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Des Moines to Rhinelander via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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