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How to get fromMadison to Wausauby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound) or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Bus via Eau Claire

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    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Madison
    2. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 10m
    $70–103

  2. Drive 143.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Wausaucar car 143.1 mi
    2h 28m
    $27–38

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane MSN - CWA
    5h
    $90–470

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus Madison
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 5m
    $46–98

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus Madison
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Airport to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus Milwaukee
    8h 25m
    $49–61

Madison to Wausau by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Wausau, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop via Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) 4 times a day.

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