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

The cheapest way to get from Wausau to Rochester is to bus via Chicago which costs $140 - $290 and takes 21h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wausau to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $150 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Wausau and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Wausau to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Wausau Transit Center and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.

How far is it from Wausau to Rochester?

The distance between Wausau and Rochester is 631 miles. The road distance is 872.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wausau to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 34m and costs $230 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Wausau to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wausau to Rochester bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Wausau to Rochester?

The best way to get from Wausau to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 21h 15m.

Where does the Wausau to Rochester bus arrive?

Wausau to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Wausau and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of Wausau. It is currently 2:08 AM in Wausau and 3:08 AM in Rochester.

Can I drive from Wausau to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Wausau to Rochester is 872 miles. It takes approximately 15h 14m to drive from Wausau to Rochester.

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

Book your Wausau to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 142+ hotels available in Rochester.

Wausau to Rochester - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Wausau to Rochester by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Central Wisconsin Airport to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Rochester (ROC)plane CWA - ROC
5h 45m
$159–697
Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
21h 15m
$144–286
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
19h 34m
$239–481
Drive 867.1 mi
1. Drive from Wausau to Rochestercar 867.1 mi
15h 14m
$159–229
Drive to Rhinelander, fly to Rochester
1. Drive from Wausau to Rhinelander (RHI)car
2. Fly from Rhinelander (RHI) to Rochester (ROC)plane RHI - ROC
8h 3m
$155–734
Bus to Appleton International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Appletonbus
2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Rochester (ROC)plane ATW - ROC
7h 19m
$163–664
Fly Central Wisconsin Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane CWA - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
7h 59m
$154–695
Bus to Green Bay, fly to Rochester
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Rochester (ROC)plane GRB - ROC
7h 4m
$176–693
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Appletonbus
2. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
4. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus
26h 30m
$163–331

Wausau to Rochester by bus, foot, and train

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19h 34mAverage Duration

$239Cheapest Price

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Distance: 626.9 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Wausau, WI, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Rochester (ROC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wausau Transit Center to Rochester Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station in around 21h 15m.

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