There are 3 ways to get from La Crosse to Minnesota by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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La Crosse to Minnesota by train and tram (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Minnesota is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Minnesota is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $24 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Crosse and arriving at Minneapolis. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at U.S. Bank Stadium Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between La Crosse and Minnesota is 139 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from La Crosse to Minnesota, including transfers.
La Crosse to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Minnesota is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from La Crosse to Minneapolis once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
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- 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
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
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La Crosse to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
La Crosse to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Minnesota is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from La Crosse to Minnesota.
There are 585+ hotels available in Minnesota.