What is the cheapest way to get from Wausau to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from Wausau to Ames is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wausau to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Wausau to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 28m and costs $180 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Wausau and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Wausau to Ames. However, there are services departing from Wausau Transit Center and arriving at Ames via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Wausau to Ames?

The distance between Wausau and Ames is 360 miles. The road distance is 369.9 miles.

How do I travel from Wausau to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from Wausau to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $80 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Wausau to Ames?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Wausau to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wausau to Ames bus from?

Wausau to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wausau Transit Center station.

Where does the Wausau to Ames bus arrive?

Wausau to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Wausau to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Wausau to Ames is 370 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Wausau to Ames.

How do I get a bus ticket from Wausau to Ames?

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Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 52+ hotels available in Ames.

Wausau to Ames - 6 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Wausau to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Fly Central Wisconsin Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CWA - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 28m
$189–768
Drive 367.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wausau to Amescar 367.8 mi
6h 43m
$68–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
9h 30m
$82–131
Drive to Rhinelander, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Drive from Wausau to Rhinelander (RHI)car
2. Fly from Rhinelander (RHI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane RHI - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 32m
$175–755
Fly Central Wisconsin Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane CWA - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
8h 10m
$224–568
Bus via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 805
10h 32m
$84–138

Wausau to Ames by bus

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9h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357.8 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Wausau, WI, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Wausau Transit Center to Ames via Minneapolis in around 9h 30m.

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