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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Wausau to Saint Paul?
There are usually 1 daily train trips available from Wausau to Saint Paul.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$19.61 | Avg. Price$73.13 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration3h 55m | Duration9h 33m |
Bus from Wausau to St Paul: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Wausau to St Paul. Traveling by bus from Wausau to St Paul usually takes around 3 hours and 55 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 169 mi (272 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $4.99 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Megabus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Wausau to St Paul?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Wausau to St Paul. Megabus is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megabus | 1 | 3h 55m | $23.70 |
Book Megabus from Wausau to Saint Paul from $5. Typically there is one Megabus schedule per day from Wausau to St Paul and you can expect on average to pay for a Megabus ticket to Saint Paul. In Wausau, Megabus departs to Saint Paul from Transit Ctr - 555 Jefferson St . In Saint Paul, Megabus arrives at Union Depot .
An average trip on Megabus from Wausau to Saint Paul takes 3 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Megabus offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Saint Paul.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Wausau to St Paul
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 55 minutes to cover the 169 miles from Wausau to St Paul. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to St Paul at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
There is usually only one bus per day from Wausau to St Paul. It leaves the station in Wausau at 3:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Wausau to St Paul. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Wausau to St Paul; ticket prices start at $25.00.
City Information
St Paul
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Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota, and is one of the Twin Cities, along with its neighbor across the Mississippi River, Minneapolis. As the seat of Minnesota's government, Saint Paul offers historic and cultural attractions which represent both the state and the American Midwest as a whole.
For a comprehensive introduction to the region's history, start your trip at the Minnesota History Center, just down the street from the grounds of the State Capitol building. There are museums in Saint Paul for all types of interests, including the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Schubert Club Musical Instrument Museum. For an extra dash of Saint Paul history, take a stroll down Summit Avenue, a stylish street of drool-worthy Victorian houses and mansions, including the home of F. Scott Fitzgerald.
If you're brave enough to visit Saint Paul during the freezing winters, you'll be rewarded with the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, a yearly event where you can explore ice palaces, watch live ice sculpting, and compete in city-wide scavenger hunts. Saint Paul is also one of the country's best cities for craft beer, so save time to taste some local ales or even brew your own beer at Vine Park Brewing Co.
Saint Paul is a hub for travel in the Midwest thanks in part to Amtrak's Empire Builder train service which stops at Saint Paul Union Depot. Bus service from stations throughout town and nearby Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport make it easy to travel to and from this saintly city.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Wausau?
Main departure station: Transit Ctr - 555 Jefferson St
Most buses depart from the main station in Wausau.
All bus stations in Wausau:
Transit Ctr - 555 Jefferson St
Where does the bus arrive in St Paul?
Image credit: David Wilson
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Union Depot
Located right on the banks of the Mississippi River in Saint Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood, Union Depot has a remarkable history dating back to 1881. It remains the major transport hub of Saint Paul, as well as the designated station for Amtrak service in the Twin Cities. Besides the long-haul Empire Builder train, the station serves Jefferson Lines and Greyhound intercity buses and connects to local public transit. Within the Union Depot complex, you’ll find a coffee shop, restaurant, bike shop, rental car agency, and can even join a public tour to admire the architecture and learn about the station’s storied past.
All bus stations in St Paul:
Union Depot
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