There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Wausau by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane DSM - CWA
4h 32m$106–469Bus #2 (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
11h 26m$63–123Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
10h 52m$94–146Drive 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 17m$93–456Bus
- 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$92–145
Des Moines to Wausau by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Wausau is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Wausau is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $100 - $470.
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 10h 52m.
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 via Saint Paul which takes 10h 52m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Des Moines to Wausau, including transfers.
Des Moines to Wausau bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Wausau is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Saint Paul, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 10h 52m.
Des Moines to Wausau bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul 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 St. Paul, Union Depot Station, Target Field Station Platform 2, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Central Wisconsin Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Des Moines to Central Wisconsin Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Rhinelander via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Des Moines to Rhinelander via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
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