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How to get fromGreat Falls to La Crosseby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Great Falls to La Crosse by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GTF - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 42m
    $265–1,056

  2. Drive 1,113.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Great Falls to La Crossecar car 1,113.6 mi
    18h 1m
    $204–294

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus Green Route
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    25h 59m
    $380–800

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to La Crossebus bus
    28h 20m
    $313–478

  5. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane GTF - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to UW La Crossebus bus
    9h 24m
    $338–1,334

Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,022 mi
  • Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Great Falls, MT, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to La Crosse via Butte, Billings, Minneapolis, and Minneapolis Bus Depot in around 28h 20m.

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