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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Wausau is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Wausau is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Wausau?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Wausau. However, there are services departing from Madison, WI-Lake St. and arriving at Wausau Transit Center via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Madison to Wausau?

The distance between Madison and Wausau is 295 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Wausau without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $45 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Madison to Wausau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Wausau bus from?

Madison to Wausau bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Madison, WI-Lake St. station.

Bus or fly from Madison to Wausau?

The best way to get from Madison to Wausau is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $470 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Madison to Wausau bus arrive?

Madison to Wausau bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Madison to Wausau?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Wausau is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Madison to Wausau.

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

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

Where can I stay near Wausau?

There are 35+ hotels available in Wausau.

Madison to Wausau - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Madison to Wausau by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Madison
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
7h 15m
$50–69
Drive 143.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Wausaucar 143.1 mi
2h 29m
$27–38
Fly
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane MSN - CWA
5h 7m
$90–470
Bus via Janesville
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Janesville, WI to Milwaukee, WI - Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Airport to Wausau Transit Centerbus
10h 25m
$64–80

Madison to Wausau by bus

14Weekly Buses

7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 293.5 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Wausau Transit Center via Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) every 4 hours.

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