There are 3 ways to get from La Crosse to Saint Cloud by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Cloud Stationtrain Empire Builder
5h 5m$65–140Drive 211 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Saint Cloudcar 211 mi
4h 4m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Saint Cloudbus FlixBus 2548
6h 25m$56–80
La Crosse to Saint Cloud by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Saint Cloud is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Saint Cloud is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Saint Cloud. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Saint Cloud via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station station and arriving at St. Cloud Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between La Crosse and Saint Cloud is 204 miles. The road distance is 212.2 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Saint Cloud without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $65 - $140.
The train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Cloud Station takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.
La Crosse to Saint Cloud bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Saint Cloud train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Saint Cloud is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Saint Cloud, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Cloud Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Saint Cloud via Saint Paul Union Depot in around 6h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Cloud Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Saint Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Saint Cloud bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
La Crosse to Saint Cloud train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Cloud Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Saint Cloud is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from La Crosse to Saint Cloud.
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