There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane MSP - CWA
- Take the taxi from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Wisconsin Rapids, WItaxi
3h 15m$88–409Drive 188.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WIcar 188.8 mi
3h 37m$35–50Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Tomah Amtraktrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the taxi from Tomah Amtrak to Wisconsin Rapids, WItaxi
6h 23m$158–244Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to La Crossebus Jefferson 965
- Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus La Crosse
7h 5m$37–103Fly to Rhinelander, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane MSP - RHI
- Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Wisconsin Rapids, WIcar
4h 32m$66–392Fly to Appleton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane MSP - ATW
- Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus
5h 53m$94–423Fly to Green Bay, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Green Bay (GRB)plane MSP - GRB
- Take the bus from De Pere Park-N-Ride to Wisconsin Rapids Lamersbus
6h 24m$101–430
Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 15m and costs $85 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Wisconsin Rapids Lamers via La Crosse Grand River Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Wisconsin Rapids, WI is 217 miles. The road distance is 189.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 23m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at La Crosse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
There are 48+ hotels available in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis to Wisconsin Rapids Lamers via La Crosse and La Crosse Grand River Station in around 7h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rhinelander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Tomah Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Wisconsin Rapids Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–25
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Wisconsin Rapids Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–24
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from De Pere Park-N-Ride to Wisconsin Rapids Lamers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–27
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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