There are 7 ways to get from La Crosse to Seattle by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from La Crosse
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane LSE - SEA
8h 24m$164–627Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Ellensburg Loves Travel Centerbus
- Take the bus from Ellensburg Loves Travel Center to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus
38h 40m$471–669Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Seattletrain Empire Builder
41h 25m$600–1,300Drive 1,767.9 mi
- Drive from La Crosse to Seattlecar 1,767.9 mi
27h 26m$323–466Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MSP - SEA
9h 21m$241–2,494Bus to Rochester, fly
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochester, MNbus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane RST - SEA
11h 3m$255–1,035Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MKE - SEA
10h 21m$343–598
La Crosse to Seattle by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Seattle is to train and fly which costs $240 - $2,500 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Seattle is to fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Seattle station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Seattle Amtrak Station via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, MT, Spokane and Ellensburg Loves Travel Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station station and arriving at Seattle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41h 25m.
The distance between La Crosse and Seattle is 1541 miles. The road distance is 1778.2 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Seattle without a car is to bus which takes 38h 40m and costs $470 - $700.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from La Crosse to Seattle, including transfers.
La Crosse to Seattle bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Seattle is to fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $470 - $700 and takes 38h 40m, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,300 and takes 41h 25m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Seattle Amtrak Station via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, Billings, MT, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Ellensburg Loves Travel Center in around 38h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Rochester to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from La Crosse to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Rochester to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Rochester to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–450
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Minneapolis to Dickinson
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–170
Bus from Dickinson to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from La Crosse to Rochester, MN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Spokane to Ellensburg Loves Travel Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $65–85
Bus from Ellensburg Loves Travel Center to Seattle Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Seattle bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Seattle is 2h behind La Crosse. It is currently 11:58 PM in La Crosse and 9:58 PM in Seattle.
La Crosse to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Seattle is 1778 miles. It takes approximately 27h 26m to drive from La Crosse to Seattle.
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