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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Wausau is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Wausau is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $130 - $650.

How far is it from Iowa to Wausau?

The distance between Iowa and Wausau is 325 miles. The road distance is 381.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Wausau without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 10h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Iowa to Wausau, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Wausau?

The best way to get from Iowa to Wausau is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Saint Paul, which costs and takes 10h 5m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Wausau?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Wausau is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Iowa to Wausau.

Where can I stay near Wausau?

There are 33+ hotels available in Wausau.

Iowa to Wausau - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Wausau by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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 Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane DSM - CWA
5h 23m
$131–649
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
10h 30m
$68–195
Bus via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 5m
Drive 378.9 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Wausaucar 378.9 mi
7h 50m
$70–100
Fly from Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane MLI - CWA
6h 2m
$75–350

Des Moines (DSM) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) flights

44Weekly Planes

5h 48mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 323 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop via Des Moines, St. Paul, and St. Paul-Minneapolis in around 10h 5m.

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