There are 6 ways to get from Wadena to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Staples Station to Milwaukeetrain Empire Builder
9h 54m$97–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
12h 25m$45–245Drive 486 mi
- Drive from Wadena to Milwaukeecar 486 mi
8h 33m$89–129Drive to Hector International Airport, fly
- Drive from Wadena to Fargo-Airport-FARcar
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane FAR - MKE
6h 37m$130–728Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BRD - MKE
7h 28m$127–723Bus, bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
8h 58m$397–708
Wadena to Milwaukee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wadena to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Wadena to Milwaukee is to drive and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Wadena to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Wadena and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Brainerd and Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Wadena and Milwaukee is 483 miles. The road distance is 488.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wadena to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Wadena to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Wadena to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Wadena station.
The best way to get from Wadena to Milwaukee is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $250 and takes 12h 25m.
Wadena to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wadena to Milwaukee is 489 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Wadena to Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Wadena, MN, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to Milwaukee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wadena to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Brainerd and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Hector International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Hector International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Staples Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Wadena to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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