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

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There are 7 ways to get from La Crosse to Portland by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from La Crosse

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    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LSE - PDX
    7h 52m
    $171–674

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    39h 45m
    $412–614

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    41h 13m
    $600–1,300

  4. Drive 1,830 mi

    1. Drive from La Crosse to Portlandcar car 1,830 mi
    28h 52m
    $334–483

  5. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MSP - PDX
    8h 53m
    $227–531

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochester, MNbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane RST - PDX
    10h 11m
    $262–1,082

  7. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse to UW-Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MSN - PDX
    12h 9m
    $227–813

La Crosse to Portland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration41h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,550.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Portland International Airport (PDX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, Billings, MT, Spokane Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 39h 45m.

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