There are 3 ways to get from La Crosse to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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La Crosse to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between La Crosse and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 136 miles. The road distance is 142.8 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from La Crosse to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
La Crosse to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, 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 once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
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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
- $40–85
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
La Crosse to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from La Crosse to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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