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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Madison to Wausau?

The distance between Madison and Wausau is 287 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 30m and costs $50 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m 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 30m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $470 and takes 5h 11m.

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 36+ hotels available in Wausau.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus Madison
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Wausau Transit Centerbus Milwaukee / ...
7h 30m
$50–95
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 11m
$90–470
Bus via La Crosse
1. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus
2. Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Stevens Point Olympia Restaurantbus
3. Take the bus from Stevens Point to Wausau Transit Centerbus
7h 50m
$77–96
Bus via Oshkosh
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus
3. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Wausau Transitbus
8h 30m
$67–94

Madison to Wausau by bus

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Distance: 285.7 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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, WI - Amtrak and Milwaukee in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) every 4 hours.

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