Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to California

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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
    $205–548

  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 13m
    $200–526

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    46h 20m
    $374–570

  4. 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
    $1,355–2,138

  5. Drive  1,905.3 mi

    1. Drive from La Crosse to Los Angelescar car 1,905.3 mi
    30h 56m
    $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 51m
    $463–648

  7. 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
    9h 1m
    $255–667

  8. 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 16m
    $229–819

  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 26m
    $224–447

  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
    11h 59m

La Crosse to California by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration46h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$374Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from La Crosse to California.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,673.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a bus from La Crosse to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Saint Paul Union Depot, Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 46h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There