There are 4 ways to get from La Crosse to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 43m$42–87Drive 145.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Bloomingtoncar 145.1 mi
2h 54m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 966
4h 16m$46–63Bus, fly
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RST - MSP
5h 15m$71–401
La Crosse to Bloomington by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Bloomington is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Bloomington is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Bloomington station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at MOA Transit Station Gate C via Union Depot & Sibley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between La Crosse and Bloomington is 142 miles. The road distance is 145.9 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Bloomington without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from La Crosse to Bloomington, including transfers.
La Crosse to Bloomington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Bloomington is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Bloomington, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from La Crosse to St. Paul once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from La Crosse to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Bloomington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
La Crosse to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Bloomington is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from La Crosse to Bloomington.
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