There are 3 ways to get from La Crosse to Lake Elmo by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Lake Elmo is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Lake Elmo is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Lake Elmo. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at St. Paul via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Lake Elmo. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between La Crosse and Lake Elmo is 142 miles. The road distance is 135.2 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Lake Elmo without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from La Crosse to Lake Elmo, including transfers.
La Crosse to Lake Elmo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Lake Elmo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Lake Elmo is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Lake Elmo, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from La Crosse to St. Paul 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Lake Elmo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
La Crosse to Lake Elmo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Lake Elmo is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from La Crosse to Lake Elmo.
There are 177+ hotels available in Lake Elmo.







