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

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There are 4 ways to get from La Crosse to Iowa by train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    8h 47m
    $100–167

  2. Drive 238.7 mi

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

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Owatonna, MNshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus bus
    9h
    $83–154

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    9h 20m
    $109–150

La Crosse to Iowa by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Crosse to Iowa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 382.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a bus from La Crosse to Des Moines via St. Paul in around 9h 20m.

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