There are 8 ways to get from Grand Forks to La Crosse by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly Grand Forks International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
best- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane GFK - MSP
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 2m$113–467Drive 457.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Forks to La Crossecar 457.6 mi
8h$84–121Bus via Fargo
- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to La Crossebus
11h 35m$134–195Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo(NDU) to Detroit Lakesbus
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 35m$151–295Fly Grand Forks International Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Rochester (RST)plane GFK - RST
- Take the bus from Rochester, MN to La Crossebus
7h 15m$94–369Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- 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
6h 50m$273–854Taxi to Thief River Falls, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Crookston to Thief River Falls (TVF)taxi
- Fly from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane TVF - MSP
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 2m$270–427Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to La Crossebus Minneapolis / ...
13h 10m$127–178
Grand Forks to La Crosse by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Forks to La Crosse is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Grand Forks to La Crosse is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Forks to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Grand Forks and arriving at La Crosse via Fargo and Minneapolis Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Grand Forks and La Crosse is 432 miles. The road distance is 460.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Forks to La Crosse without a car is to bus via Fargo which takes 11h 35m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Grand Forks to La Crosse, including transfers.
Grand Forks to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Grand Forks station.
Grand Forks to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Forks to La Crosse is 460 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Grand Forks to La Crosse.
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What companies run services between Grand Forks, ND, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Forks to La Crosse via Fargo, Minneapolis, and Minneapolis Bus Depot in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Thief River Falls to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- 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
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 Grand Forks to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Grand Forks to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Fargo(NDU) to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Rochester, MN to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
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