There are 4 ways to get from La Crosse to Cedar Falls by bus, shuttle, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochester, MNbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Owatonna, MN
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
13h 37m$103–191Drive 135.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Cedar Fallscar 135.1 mi
2h 52m$25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
14h 34m$144–287Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
14h 55m$99–178
La Crosse to Cedar Falls by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Cedar Falls is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Cedar Falls is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Cedar Falls. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Main St and W 18th St via Saint Paul Union Depot, Des Moines and Central Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
The distance between La Crosse and Cedar Falls is 435 miles. The road distance is 135.9 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Cedar Falls without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 13h 37m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 13h 37m to get from La Crosse to Cedar Falls, including transfers.
La Crosse to Cedar Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Cedar Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Cedar Falls is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from La Crosse to Cedar Falls.
There are 48+ hotels available in Cedar Falls.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Cedar Falls, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from La Crosse to Main St and W 18th St via St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, Des Moines, Waterloo, and Central Transfer in around 14h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Rochester, MN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Owatonna to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from La Crosse to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1 (888) 736-9190
- [email protected]
- Website
- landtoairexpress.com
Shuttle from Rochester Sinclair to Owatonna, MN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Schedules at
- landtoairexpress.com
- Adult
- $5–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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