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How to get fromLa Crosse to Madeline Islandby train, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Crosse to Madeline Island by train, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train, bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    10h 36m
    $169–264

  2. Drive 264.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to La Pointecar car 264.3 mi
    5h 31m
    $49–70

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from La Crosse to Bayfield, WIcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    5h 39m
    $58–79

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    11h 9m
    $172–239

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Crosse to Madeline Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 374.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from La Crosse to Madeline Island. However, you can take the train to St. Paul-Minneapolis, walk to St. Paul, take the bus to Duluth, take the bus to Ashland, take the taxi to Bayfield, WI, then take the car ferry to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from La Crosse to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal via Bayfield, WI in around 5h 39m.

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