There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane MSP - CWA
2h 54m$75–400Drive 176.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Wausaucar 176.1 mi
3h$31–44Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
5h 40m$37–58Fly to Rhinelander, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane MSP - RHI
- Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wausaucar
3h 40m$61–386
Saint Paul to Wausau by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Wausau is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Wausau is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $75 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul station to Wausau. However, there are services departing from Union Depot & Sibley Station and arriving at Wausau Transit Center via Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Wausau is 198 miles. The road distance is 177.1 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Wausau without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Saint Paul to Wausau, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Wausau bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Wausau is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $75 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 40m.
Saint Paul to Wausau bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wausau Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Wausau is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Saint Paul to Wausau.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rhinelander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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