There are 7 ways to get from Reno to Wausau by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, 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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane RNO - CWA
8h 16m$140–533Fly to Rhinelander, drive
cheapest- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane RNO - RHI
- Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wausaucar
8h 41m$128–523Bus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transit Centerbus
2d 4h$363–630Train, bus
- Take the train from Reno to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transit Centerbus
2d 5h$628–1,366Drive 1,891.4 mi
- Drive from Reno to Wausaucar 1,891.4 mi
31h$346–499Fly to Appleton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane RNO - ATW
- Take the bus from Appleton to Wausau Transit Centerbus
9h 23m$162–570Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RNO - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus
9h 3m$164–641
Reno to Wausau by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Wausau is to fly and drive which costs $120 - $550 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Wausau is to fly which takes 8h 16m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno station to Wausau. However, there are services departing from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS and arriving at Wausau Transit Center via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Reno and Wausau is 1600 miles. The road distance is 1902.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Wausau without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $360 - $650.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Reno to Wausau, including transfers.
Reno to Wausau bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sparks Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Reno to Wausau is to fly which takes 8h 16m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $650 and takes 2 days 4h.
Reno to Wausau bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Wausau is 2h ahead of Reno. It is currently 11:16 PM in Reno and 1:16 AM in Wausau.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS to Wausau Transit Center via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 14m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport via Phoenix, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport via Las Vegas, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Rhinelander via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Rhinelander via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Rhinelander via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Rhinelander via Las Vegas, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Rhinelander via Portland, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Rhinelander via Phoenix, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–280
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–270
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Wausau is 1902 miles. It takes approximately 31h to drive from Reno to Wausau.
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