There are 8 ways to get from Wisconsin to Wadena by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Staples StationEmpire Builder
9h 49m$88–208Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadena
12h 10m$46–243Drive 485.3 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Wadena485.3 mi
8h 29m$89–128Bus, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)MSP - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadena
6h 55m$97–448Fly from Appleton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)ATW - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadena
7h 55m$96–541Fly from Green Bay, bus
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)GRB - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadena
8h 2m$111–558Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)MSN - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadena
9h 6m$100–671Fly from General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)MKE - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadena
9h 11m$320–771
Wisconsin to Wadena by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Wadena is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Wadena is to bus and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $95 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin station to Wadena. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Wadena via Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Wisconsin and Wadena is 483 miles. The road distance is 488.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Wadena without a car is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs $85 - $210.
It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Wisconsin to Wadena, including transfers.
Wisconsin to Wadena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Wadena is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs $85 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $250 and takes 12h 10m.
Wisconsin to Wadena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin to Wadena is 488 miles. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Wisconsin to Wadena.
What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Wadena, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to Staples Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–160 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Wadena via Minneapolis and Brainerd in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Green Bay to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Staples Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $45–120
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $60–160
- Business - advance purchase
- $80–350
- Business Class
- $130–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to Wadena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
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