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How to get fromLa Crosse to Iowaby bus, shuttle, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Iowa by bus, shuttle, car, or train

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochester, MNbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Owatonna, MNshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus bus
    8h 25m
    $91–160

  2. Drive 238.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to Des Moinescar car 238.7 mi
    5h
    $44–63

  3. Train, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    9h 41m
    $117–189

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 966 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    10h
    $119–165

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 803
    10h 23m
    $117–189

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Crosse to Iowa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 305.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a bus from La Crosse to Des Moines via Minneapolis and Des Moines in around 10h.

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