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How to get fromLos Angeles to Wausauby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Wausau by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane LAX - CWA
    8h 27m
    $161–591

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Rhinelander, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane plane LAX - RHI
    2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wausaucar car
    8h 26m
    $148–578

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    2d 3h
    $771–1,548

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 4h
    $419–730

  5. Drive 2,018.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Wausaucar car 2,018.2 mi
    33h 16m
    $369–532

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Central Wisconsin Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane SNA - CWA
    10h 43m
    $185–698

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Appleton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane LAX - ATW
    2. Take the bus from Appleton to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 56m
    $306–1,158

Los Angeles to Wausau by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$771Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,725.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Wausau Transit Center via Tulsa and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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