What is the cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Rochester is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Crosse to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Rochester is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $170 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between La Crosse and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Rochester. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.

Is there a direct train between La Crosse and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Rochester via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.

How far is it from La Crosse to Rochester?

The distance between La Crosse and Rochester is 697 miles. The road distance is 877.7 miles.

How do I travel from La Crosse to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from La Crosse to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 17h 38m and costs $210 - $500.

How long does it take to get from La Crosse to Rochester?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from La Crosse to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Crosse to Rochester bus from?

La Crosse to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.

Where do I catch the La Crosse to Rochester train from?

La Crosse to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from La Crosse to Rochester?

The best way to get from La Crosse to Rochester is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $500 and takes 17h 38m, you could also bus via Chicago, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 20h 45m.

Where does the La Crosse to Rochester bus arrive?

La Crosse to Rochester bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.

What is the time difference between La Crosse and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h ahead of La Crosse. It is currently 6:26 AM in La Crosse and 7:26 AM in Rochester.

Where does the La Crosse to Rochester train arrive?

La Crosse to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from La Crosse to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Rochester is 878 miles. It takes approximately 15h 6m to drive from La Crosse to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from La Crosse to Rochester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from La Crosse to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 176+ hotels available in Rochester.

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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 bus (Flixbus)

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Fly to Rochester
best
1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Rochester (ROC)plane LSE - ROC
6h 23m
$173–840
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LSE - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
8h 30m
$127–636
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 38m
$210–500
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
20h 45m
$158–252
Drive 872.6 mi
1. Drive from La Crosse to Rochestercar 872.6 mi
15h 6m
$160–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Appleton Valley Transitbus
2. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
4. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus
28h 20m
$170–318

La Crosse to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

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17h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 693.4 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly 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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