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How to get fromLa Crosse to Minotby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from La Crosse to Minot by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Minot International Airport

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    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane MSP - MOT
    7h 30m
    $105–509

  2. Bus to Rochester, fly to Minot International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane RST - MOT
    8h 53m
    $91–451

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Minot Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    13h 2m
    $150–380

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus bus
    16h 5m
    $181–253

  5. Drive  642 mi

    1. Drive from La Crosse to Minotcar car 642 mi
    11h 12m
    $118–170

  6. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Minot International Airport

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane MSN - MOT
    9h 59m
    $143–657

  7. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane MSP - XWA
    3. Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minotcar car
    8h 40m
    $130–572

  8. Bus, bus to Central Wisconsin Airport, fly to Minot International Airport

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Stevens Point Olympia Restaurantbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stevens Point to Wausau Lamersbus bus
    3. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane CWA - MOT
    10h 24m
    $119–453

  9. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane MSP - BIS
    3. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus bus
    10h 27m
    $137–551

La Crosse to Minot by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Minot, ND, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Minot Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–380 and the journey takes 13h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Minot via Minneapolis and Bismarck in around 16h 5m.

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