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

The cheapest way to get from Denver to Wausau is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Denver to Wausau is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $100 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Denver and Wausau?

No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Wausau. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop via Des Moines and St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.

How far is it from Denver to Wausau?

The distance between Denver and Wausau is 881 miles. The road distance is 1012.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Denver to Wausau without a car is to bus via Des Moines which takes 24h and costs $180 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Denver to Wausau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Denver to Wausau bus from?

Denver to Wausau bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.

Bus or fly from Denver to Wausau?

The best way to get from Denver to Wausau is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Des Moines, which costs $180 - $410 and takes 24h.

Where does the Denver to Wausau bus arrive?

Denver to Wausau bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Denver and Wausau?

Wausau is 1h ahead of Denver. It is currently 4:54 PM in Denver and 5:54 PM in Wausau.

Can I drive from Denver to Wausau?

Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Wausau is 1012 miles. It takes approximately 17h 32m to drive from Denver to Wausau.

Where can I stay near Wausau?

There are 37+ hotels available in Wausau.

Denver to Wausau - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport
best
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane DEN - CWA
6h 19m
$108–458
Fly to Rhinelander, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane DEN - RHI
2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wausaucar
7h 49m
$100–445
Bus via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
3. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stopbus
24h
$186–405
Train, bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stopbus
26h 39m
$291–616
Drive 1,006.3 mi
1. Drive from Denver to Wausaucar 1,006.3 mi
17h 32m
$184–266
Fly to Appleton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane DEN - ATW
2. Take the bus from Appleton to Wausau Transit Centerbus
7h 36m
$133–490
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
27h 14m
$283–622
Bus
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Airport to Wausau Transit Centerbus
29h 30m
$215–365

Denver to Wausau by bus

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Distance: 876.1 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop via Des Moines, St. Paul, and St. Paul-Minneapolis in around 24h.

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