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How to get fromLa Crosse to Rice Lakeby train, bus, taxi, shuttle, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Rice Lake by train, bus, taxi, shuttle, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Menomonie, WIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Menomonie, WI to Rice Laketaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $171–253

  2. Drive 138.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to Rice Lakecar car 138.7 mi
    2h 50m
    $26–37

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to UMN - Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Menomonie Walmartbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Menomonie Walmart to Rice Laketaxi taxi
    6h 48m
    $177–230

  4. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Rice Lakeshuttle bus Hayward
    7h 9m
    $127–184

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 966 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Rice Lakeshuttle bus Hayward
    7h 27m
    $129–160

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 242 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Rice Lake, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from La Crosse to Rice Lake. However, you can take the train to St. Paul-Minneapolis, walk to Saint Paul Union Depot, take the bus to Menomonie, WI, then take the taxi to Rice Lake. Alternatively, you can take the bus to UMN - Minneapolis, take the bus to Menomonie Walmart, then take the taxi to Rice Lake.

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