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

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There are 6 ways to get from La Crosse to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Rochester

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    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane LSE - ROC
    7h 3m
    $173–840

  2. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LSE - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 34m
    $127–636

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 38m
    $237–605

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 45m
    $163–258

  5. Drive  872.6 mi

    1. Drive from La Crosse to Rochestercar car 872.6 mi
    15h 6m
    $160–230

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    19h 26m
    $225–523

La Crosse to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration17h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 693.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

American Airlines flies from La Crosse (LSE) to Rochester (ROC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Rochester via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 38m.

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