What is the cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Erie?

The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Erie is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Crosse to Erie?

The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Erie is to fly which takes 11h 55m and costs $85 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between La Crosse and Erie?

No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Erie. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Erie via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

Is there a direct train between La Crosse and Erie?

No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Erie station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.

How far is it from La Crosse to Erie?

The distance between La Crosse and Erie is 718 miles. The road distance is 727.6 miles.

How do I travel from La Crosse to Erie without a car?

The best way to get from La Crosse to Erie without a car is to train which takes 14h 56m and costs $380 - $650.

How long does it take to get from La Crosse to Erie?

It takes approximately 14h 56m to get from La Crosse to Erie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Crosse to Erie bus from?

La Crosse to Erie bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.

Where do I catch the La Crosse to Erie train from?

La Crosse to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from La Crosse to Erie?

The best way to get from La Crosse to Erie is to train which takes 14h 56m and costs $380 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 17h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $410 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the La Crosse to Erie bus arrive?

La Crosse to Erie bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.

What is the time difference between La Crosse and Erie?

Erie is 1h ahead of La Crosse. It is currently 7:36 AM in La Crosse and 8:36 AM in Erie.

Where does the La Crosse to Erie train arrive?

La Crosse to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from La Crosse to Erie?

Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Erie is 728 miles. It takes approximately 12h 11m to drive from La Crosse to Erie.

How do I get a train ticket from La Crosse to Erie?

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How do I get a bus ticket from La Crosse to Erie?

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Where can I stay near Erie?

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There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 56m
$384–606
Fly
cheapest
1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane LSE - ERI
11h 55m
$85–403
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus
17h 30m
$141–217
Drive 723.4 mi
1. Drive from La Crosse to Eriecar 723.4 mi
12h 11m
$132–191
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain
16h 44m
$295–483

La Crosse to Erie by train (Amtrak)

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14h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 713.7 mi
Duration: 14h 56m

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

You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Erie via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 17h 30m.

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