There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Willmar by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Appleton International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ATW - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus
6h 15m$99–561Drive 362.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Appleton to Willmarcar 362.9 mi
6h 57m$67–96Bus
- Take the bus from Appleton to Wausau Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus
11h 44m$73–212Bus, train
- Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus
14h 21m$70–272Fly from Green Bay, bus
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane GRB - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus
7h 50m$118–592Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Appleton to Wausau Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop to St. Paul-Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus
12h 14m
Appleton to Willmar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Willmar is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Appleton to Willmar is to fly and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Appleton to Willmar. However, there are services departing from Appleton and arriving at Willmar via Wausau Transit Center and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Appleton and Willmar is 391 miles. The road distance is 365.1 miles.
The best way to get from Appleton to Willmar without a car is to bus which takes 11h 44m and costs $70 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Appleton to Willmar, including transfers.
Appleton to Willmar bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Appleton station.
Appleton to Willmar bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Wausau Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to Willmar is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Appleton to Willmar.
There are 26+ hotels available in Willmar.
What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Willmar, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Appleton to Willmar via Wausau Transit Center and Minneapolis in around 11h 44m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Green Bay to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton to Wausau Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wausau Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
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