What is the cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Wausau?

The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Wausau is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 14h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Traverse City to Wausau?

The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Wausau is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $90 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Traverse City and Wausau?

No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Wausau. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Wausau Transit Center via St. Ignace Transportation Center, Escanaba and Green Bay Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

How far is it from Traverse City to Wausau?

The distance between Traverse City and Wausau is 221 miles.

How do I travel from Traverse City to Wausau without a car?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Wausau without a car is to bus which takes 14h 55m and costs $85 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Traverse City to Wausau?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Traverse City to Wausau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Traverse City to Wausau bus from?

Traverse City to Wausau bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.

Bus or fly from Traverse City to Wausau?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Wausau is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $90 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Traverse City to Wausau bus arrive?

Traverse City to Wausau bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at St. Ignace station.

What is the time difference between Traverse City and Wausau?

Wausau is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 3:25 AM in Traverse City and 2:25 AM in Wausau.

Where can I stay near Wausau?

There are 36+ hotels available in Wausau.

Traverse City to Wausau - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Traverse City to Wausau by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, car ferry, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane TVC - CWA
4h 36m
$91–394
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Ignacebus
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus
3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Green Bay, WI - Transitbus
4. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Wausau Transit Centerbus
14h 55m
$89–167
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Traverse City to Ludingtoncar
2. Take the carferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry
3. Drive from Manitowoc to Wausaucar
7h 29m
$125–273
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Airport to Wausau Transit Centerbus
18h 27m
$122–185

Traverse City to Wausau by bus

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14h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219.7 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Wausau Transit Center via St. Ignace Transportation Center, Escanaba, and Green Bay Transit Center in around 14h 55m.

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