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

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There are 3 ways to get from Iowa to La Crosse by bus, shuttle, car, or train

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    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, MN to La Crossebus bus
    8h 11m
    $93–160

  2. Drive 238.9 mi

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

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    8h 42m
    $114–185

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  • Distance: 305.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa to La Crosse. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Owatonna, walk to Owatonna, MN, take the shuttle to Rochester Sinclair, walk to Rochester, MN, then take the bus to La Crosse. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to La Crosse in around 5h 1m.

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