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How to get fromSan Diego to Wausauby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Wausau by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane SAN - CWA
    7h 3m
    $156–571

  2. Fly to Rhinelander, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane plane SAN - RHI
    2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wausaucar car
    6h 58m
    $144–561

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 6h
    $778–1,657

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 9h
    $423–758

  5. Drive 2,079.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Wausaucar car 2,079.8 mi
    34h 21m
    $380–549

  6. Fly to Appleton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane SAN - ATW
    2. Take the bus from Appleton to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 29m
    $297–1,099

San Diego to Wausau by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$778Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,704.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Wausau Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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