There are 5 ways to get from Iowa 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 from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane DSM - CWA
4h 31m$111–489Drive 378.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Wausaucar 378.9 mi
7h 49m$70–100Bus 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 34m$95–147Fly from Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane MLI - CWA
6h 33m$75–350Bus
- 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$93–145
Iowa to Wausau by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Wausau is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Wausau is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $110 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Wausau. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Wausau Transit Center via Union Depot & Sibley Station and Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Iowa and Wausau is 325 miles. The road distance is 381.1 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Wausau without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 10h 34m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Iowa to Wausau, including transfers.
Iowa to Wausau bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Wausau is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $110 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus via Saint Paul, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 10h 34m.
Iowa to Wausau bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Wausau is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Iowa to Wausau.
What companies run services between Iowa, 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 & Sibley Station, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 10h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Central Wisconsin Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Central Wisconsin Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Central Wisconsin Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- 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
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
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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