There are 4 ways to get from Iowa State University to La Crosse by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
7h 49m$128–190Drive 228.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to La Crossecar 228.2 mi
4h 22m$41–59Shuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to La Crosse (LSE)plane DSM - LSE
6h 2m$161–573Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 965
8h 22m$98–145
Iowa State University to La Crosse by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to La Crosse is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to La Crosse is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at La Crosse via St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Iowa State University and La Crosse is 352 miles. The road distance is 229.5 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to La Crosse without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 49m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Iowa State University to La Crosse, including transfers.
Iowa State University to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to La Crosse is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Iowa State University to La Crosse.
There are 46+ hotels available in La Crosse.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to La Crosse via Ames and St. Paul in around 8h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from St. Paul to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
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