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How to get fromRaleigh to Wausauby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to Wausau by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane RDU - CWA
    6h 52m
    $116–500

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    32h 15m
    $198–313

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    32h 37m
    $356–849

  4. Drive  1,059 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Wausaucar car 1,059 mi
    18h 48m
    $194–280

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rhinelander, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane plane RDU - RHI
    2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wausaucar car
    7h 40m
    $122–568

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane GSO - CWA
    7h 43m
    $175–674

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Green Bay, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane RDU - GRB
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 34m
    $138–522

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Appleton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane RDU - ATW
    2. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Wausau Transitbus bus
    10h 54m
    $160–548

  9. Train, bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transitbus bus
    33h 37m
    $346–809

Raleigh to Wausau by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration32h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 868.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Wausau Transit Center via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 32h 15m.

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