There are 6 ways to get from La Crosse to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 33m$42–86Drive 140.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Minneapolis Airport (MSP)car 140.2 mi
2h 48m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 966
4h 9m$46–63Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from La Crosse to Minneapolis-MSP140.2 mi
2h 48mBus to Rochester, fly
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RST - MSP
4h 54m$69–399Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MSN - MSP
5h 23m$111–545
La Crosse to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station via Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Minneapolis Airport (MSP). However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between La Crosse and Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 138 miles. The road distance is 141.1 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from La Crosse to Minneapolis Airport (MSP), including transfers.
La Crosse to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from La Crosse to St. Paul once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from La Crosse to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from La Crosse to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from La Crosse to Minneapolis-MSP
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
La Crosse to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from La Crosse to Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
There are 518+ hotels available in Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Crosse and Minneapolis Airport (MSP). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







