There are 7 ways to get from La Crosse to Omaha by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
11h 37m$141–219Drive 371.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Omahacar 371.2 mi
7h 14m$66–95Fly La Crosse to Omaha
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Omaha (OMA)plane LSE - OMA
7h 13m$115–573Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
12h 10m$114–170Fly La Crosse to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane LSE - LNK
- Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Omahacar
6h 21m$98–426Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Omaha
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA)plane MSP - OMA
7h 10m$155–664Bus to Rochester, fly to Omaha
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Omaha (OMA)plane RST - OMA
9h 40m$101–541
La Crosse to Omaha by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Omaha is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Omaha is to fly and drive which takes 6h 21m and costs $95 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Omaha. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Omaha, NE via Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between La Crosse and Omaha is 512 miles. The road distance is 373.4 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Omaha without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 37m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from La Crosse to Omaha, including transfers.
La Crosse to Omaha bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Omaha is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 10m.
La Crosse to Omaha bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Omaha is 373 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from La Crosse to Omaha.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?
American Airlines flies from La Crosse (LSE) to Omaha (OMA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Omaha, NE via Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from La Crosse to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from La Crosse to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Rochester to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Rochester to Omaha via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $70–110
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
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