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How to get fromLa Crosse to Iowa State Universityby train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Iowa State University by train, bus, car, plane, 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 Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    8h 9m
    $126–194

  2. Drive  228.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to Iowa State Universitycar car 228.6 mi
    4h 23m
    $40–57

  3. Fly from La Crosse, shuttle

    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LSE - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 4m
    $158–571

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    8h 42m
    $99–145

  5. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 14m
    $208–692

La Crosse to Iowa State University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a bus from La Crosse to Iowa State University via St. Paul and Ames in around 8h 42m.

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