How far is Wausau from Milwaukee?

Wausau and Milwaukee are 158 miles (255 km) apart.

Bus Wausau to Milwaukee from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Wausau to Milwaukee on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:05pm	Wausau WI - Transit Center (WSJ)	4h 15m	5:20pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	CheapestFastest
7:45am	Wausau Transit Center	7h 24m	3:09pm	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
1:05pm	Wausau Transit Center	4h 48m	5:53pm	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
1:05pm	Wausau Transit Center	6h 39m	7:44pm	MKE Airport - Trains	No tags
7:45am	Wausau Transit Center	5h 5m	12:50pm	Intermodal Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:33 AM CST.

Get from Wausau to Milwaukee

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

158 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $43

Amtrak Wausau Milwaukee recent customer reviews

Their was very bad feel

Chandni P.

May 18, 2025

Very impressed by my driver having to deal with a very windy day.

Elizabeth W.

April 28, 2024

Megabus

3.5/5412 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

Traveling with Megabus from Wausau to Milwaukee is an affordable and reliable way to reach your destination. The company provides amenities like comfortable seats and free Wi-Fi (on most buses), ensuring a comfortable journey. Discover an easy and budget-friendly travel option to Milwaukee with Megabus. Tickets start at just $40, with an average price of around $40, making it an accessible choice for travelers.

Megabus US Wausau Milwaukee recent customer reviews

My journey, wasn’t. I waited in the freezing cold for a trip I booked a week earlier only to find out by another traveler that the trip has been cancelled. I didn’t receive any emails stating this information. So my trip was a No-Go and o had to pay additional money to take 2 buses from other companies instead of 1 from here to get from Wausau WI to Milwaukee WI in time to catch a flight.

Kay T.

February 18, 2025

Great on time driver was rude but everything else was fine

Christopher C.

May 31, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wausau to Milwaukee by bus

How far is Wausau from Milwaukee?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/23

$37

11/24

$37

Today

$37

11/26

$37

11/27

$37

11/28

$37

11/29

$37

11/30

No data

The cheapest trip from Wausau to Milwaukee was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Wausau to Milwaukee, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $37 to $62 for a bus ticket from Wausau to Milwaukee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.