What is the cheapest way to get from Wausau to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Wausau to Des Moines is to bus via Des Moines which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wausau to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Wausau to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Wausau and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Wausau to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Wausau Transit Center and arriving at Des Moines via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Wausau to Des Moines?

The distance between Wausau and Des Moines is 325 miles. The road distance is 381 miles.

How do I travel from Wausau to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Wausau to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $90 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Wausau to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Wausau to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wausau to Des Moines bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Wausau to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Wausau to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Wausau to Des Moines bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wausau to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Wausau to Des Moines is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Wausau to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Wausau to Des Moines?

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 267+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Wausau to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Wausau to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport
best
1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CWA - DSM
4h 20m
$126–599
Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
11h 30m
$62–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
11h 15m
$92–146
Drive 378.8 mi
1. Drive from Wausau to Des Moinescar 378.8 mi
7h 49m
$70–100
Drive to Rhinelander, fly
1. Drive from Wausau to Rhinelander (RHI)car
2. Fly from Rhinelander (RHI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane RHI - DSM
4h 28m
$112–586
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 Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
11h 17m
$94–143

Wausau to Des Moines by bus

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11h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 323.1 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wausau Transit Center to Des Moines via Minneapolis in around 11h 15m.

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