There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City 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 Rapid City (RAP) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane RAP - CWA
5h 21m$104–423Fly to Rhinelander, drive
cheapest- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane RAP - RHI
- Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wausaucar
9h$91–410Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 702
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
16h 20m$170–252Drive 749.7 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Wausaucar 749.7 mi
11h 59m$137–198
Rapid City to Wausau by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Wausau is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Wausau is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $100 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Wausau. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Wausau Transit Center via Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
The distance between Rapid City and Wausau is 692 miles. The road distance is 754.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Wausau without a car is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Rapid City to Wausau, including transfers.
Rapid City to Wausau bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Wausau is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $100 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 20m.
Rapid City to Wausau bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Wausau is 1h ahead of Rapid City. It is currently 9:44 AM in Rapid City and 10:44 AM in Wausau.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Wausau Transit Center via Minneapolis Bus Station in around 16h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Central Wisconsin Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Rapid City to Rhinelander via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Rapid City to Rhinelander via Denver, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Central Wisconsin Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $140–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Wausau is 754 miles. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Rapid City to Wausau.
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