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

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

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  1. Fly from La Crosse

    best
    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LSE - SMF
    8h 38m
    $200–775

  2. Bus to Rochester, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochester, MNbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane RST - SMF
    10h 18m
    $181–733

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $359–686

  4. 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 Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 9h
    $841–1,785

  5. Drive 1,908.5 mi

    1. Drive from La Crosse to Sacramentocar car 1,908.5 mi
    30h 55m
    $349–504

  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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MSP - SMF
    8h 50m
    $216–842

La Crosse to Sacramento by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$841Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,623.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Sacramento Bus Station via St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 2h.

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