There are 6 ways to get from Fargo to La Crosse by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
8h 8m$120–250Drive 379.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to La Crossecar 379.1 mi
6h 43m$70–100Bus
- Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 938
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to La Crossebus Minneapolis / ...
9h$106–149Fly to La Crosse
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to La Crosse (LSE)plane FAR - LSE
6h 46m$171–737Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAR - MSP
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 45m$144–702Fly to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Rochester (RST)plane FAR - RST
- Take the bus from Rochester, MN to La Crossebus
7h 29m$121–644
Fargo to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to La Crosse is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to La Crosse is to fly and train which takes 5h 45m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Moorhead - MNSU and arriving at La Crosse via Minneapolis Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fargo Amtrak Station station and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Fargo and La Crosse is 380 miles. The road distance is 381.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $120 - $250.
The train from Fargo Amtrak Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station takes 8h 8m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Fargo to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Moorhead - MNSU station.
Fargo to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fargo to La Crosse is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $120 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $750 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–250 and the journey takes 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moorhead - MNSU to La Crosse via Minneapolis and Minneapolis Bus Depot in around 9h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Hector International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Hector International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Rochester, MN to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
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More Questions & Answers
Fargo to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Fargo to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to La Crosse is 381 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Fargo to La Crosse.
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