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How to get fromAmes to La Crosseby bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to La Crosse by bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester, MN to La Crossebus bus
    7h 20m
    $91–133

  2. Drive 225.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to La Crossecar car 225.6 mi
    4h 18m
    $42–60

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane DSM - LSE
    6h 17m
    $196–763

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    7h 42m
    $98–165

Ames to La Crosse by bus and train

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 262.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to La Crosse via Albert Lea and Rochester, MN in around 7h 20m.

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