There are 4 ways to get from Wausau to Rapid City 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 from Central Wisconsin Airport
best- Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CWA - RAP
5h 33m$105–434Drive to Rhinelander, fly
cheapest- Drive from Wausau to Rhinelander (RHI)car
- Fly from Rhinelander (RHI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane RHI - RAP
6h 50m$91–420Bus
- Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
17h 5m$175–252Drive 749.2 mi
- Drive from Wausau to Rapid Citycar 749.2 mi
12h 1m$129–185
Wausau to Rapid City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wausau to Rapid City is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Wausau to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Wausau to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Wausau Transit Center and arriving at Rapid City via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.
The distance between Wausau and Rapid City is 693 miles. The road distance is 753.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wausau to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 17h 5m and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Wausau to Rapid City, including transfers.
Wausau to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wausau Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Wausau to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $260 and takes 17h 5m.
Wausau to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Wausau. It is currently 12:52 AM in Wausau and 11:52 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Wausau, WI, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Rapid City (RAP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wausau Transit Center to Rapid City via Minneapolis in around 17h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Wisconsin Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Rhinelander to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Wisconsin Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Wisconsin Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wausau Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Wausau to Rapid City is 754 miles. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Wausau to Rapid City.
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