There are 6 ways to get from La Crosse to Alma by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane LSE - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Almataxi
6h 28m$118–411Drive 532.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Almacar 532.5 mi
9h 7m$98–141Train, bus
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma, MIbus
12h 33m$164–349Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma College Bookstorebus
14h 9m$153–237Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane LSE - LAN
- Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Alma College Bookstorebus
7h 48m$120–598Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Appleton Valley Transitbus
- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Ann Arborbus
- Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to Alma College Bookstorebus
19h 20m$124–205
La Crosse to Alma by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Alma is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Alma is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 28m and costs $110 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Alma. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Alma College Bookstore via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Union Station and East Lansing, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.
The distance between La Crosse and Alma is 406 miles. The road distance is 535.6 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Alma without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 33m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from La Crosse to Alma, including transfers.
La Crosse to Alma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Alma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Alma is 1h ahead of La Crosse. It is currently 9:20 PM in La Crosse and 10:20 PM in Alma.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Alma is 536 miles. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from La Crosse to Alma.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Alma, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from La Crosse to Alma College Bookstore via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing, MI in around 14h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from La Crosse to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from La Crosse to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma College Bookstore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing, MI to Alma College Bookstore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Blake Transit Center to Alma College Bookstore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Appleton Transit Center to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Appleton Valley Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34–39
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $45–60
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
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