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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

    best
    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LSE - PDX
    9h 24m
    $161–624

  2. Bus to Rochester, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane RST - PDX
    10h 29m
    $142–632

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    40h 20m
    $401–588

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    41h 13m
    $1,000–1,700

  5. Drive  1,830 mi

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

  6. 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 54m
    $276–585

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

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MSN - PDX
    10h 58m
    $164–608

La Crosse to Portland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration40h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$401Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,550.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

American Airlines flies from La Crosse (LSE) to Portland International Airport (PDX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Minneapolis, Billings, Spokane, and Spokane Station in around 40h 20m.

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