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

The cheapest way to get from Wausau to Rapid City is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wausau to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $100 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Wausau and Rapid City?

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.

How far is it from Wausau to Rapid City?

The distance between Wausau and Rapid City is 693 miles. The road distance is 753.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wausau to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 17h 5m and costs $170 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Wausau to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Wausau to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Wausau to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $100 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $260 and takes 17h 5m.

Where does the Wausau to Rapid City bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Wausau and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h behind Wausau. It is currently 6:41 AM in Wausau and 5:41 AM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Wausau to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Wausau to Rapid City is 753 miles. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Wausau to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 204+ hotels available in Rapid City.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Wausau to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport
best
1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CWA - RAP
5h 34m
$105–424
Drive to Rhinelander, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Wausau to Rhinelander (RHI)car
2. Fly from Rhinelander (RHI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane RHI - RAP
6h 14m
$91–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
17h 5m
$171–258
Drive 749.1 mi
1. Drive from Wausau to Rapid Citycar 749.1 mi
12h 1m
$137–198

Wausau to Rapid City by bus

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17h 5mAverage Duration

$171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 688.5 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wausau Transit Center to Rapid City via Minneapolis in around 17h 5m.

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