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How to get fromIowa to La Crosseby bus, train, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    8h 27m
    $100–169

  2. Drive 238.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to La Crossecar car 238.9 mi
    5h 1m
    $44–63

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Rochester Sinclairshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to La Crossebus bus
    8h 56m
    $86–151

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    9h
    $105–154

Iowa to La Crosse by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to La Crosse via St. Paul in around 9h.

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