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How to get fromLa Crosse to Californiaby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from La Crosse to California by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSP - SAN
    8h 55m
    $256–642

  2. Train, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    9h 15m
    $171–500

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 1h
    $791–1,683

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochester, MNbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Tulsabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $419–719

  5. Drive 1,905.3 mi

    1. Drive from La Crosse to Los Angelescar car 1,905.3 mi
    30h 55m
    $348–503

  6. Train, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSP - SNA
    8h 46m
    $284–952

  7. Train, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MSP - SJC
    9h 8m
    $490–743

  8. Train, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MSP - SMF
    8h 58m
    $216–841

  9. Train, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSP - SFO
    9h 24m
    $175–421

  10. Train, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MSP - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 1m
    $216–734

La Crosse to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$791Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,673.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Los Angeles Union Station via Rochester, Owatonna, and Tulsa Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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