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How to get fromBrainerd to Wausauby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), taxi, train or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Brainerd to Wausau by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 928
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    8h 15m
    $47–143

  2. Drive 309.7 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Wausaucar car 309.7 mi
    5h 28m
    $57–82

  3. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane BRD - CWA
    5h 10m
    $81–349

  4. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 928
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 45m

  5. Taxi, train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 56m

  6. Bus via Saint Paul #2

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 18m

  7. Fly Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Rhinelander, drive

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane plane BRD - RHI
    2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wausaucar car
    4h 39m
    $73–346

  8. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane MSP - CWA
    5h 59m
    $128–448

Brainerd to Wausau by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Brainerd to Wausau Transit Center via Minneapolis Bus Station in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) once daily.

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