There are 9 ways to get from La Crosse to South Dakota by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly La Crosse to Sioux Falls
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane LSE - FSD
6h 26m$90–403Drive 296.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Sioux Fallscar 296.7 mi
4h 52m$55–79Train, bus via Fairmont
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fairmontbus
- Take the bus from Fairmont to Sioux Fallsbus
11h 29m$131–224Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Regional Airport
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)plane MSP - ABR
6h 1m$105–454Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Watertown Municipal Airport
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY)plane MSP - ATY
5h 53m$98–431Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Sioux Falls
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane MSP - FSD
6h 55m$90–420Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Rapid City
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MSP - RAP
8h 12m$124–503Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus Jefferson Lines 701 / ...
13h 46m$115–167Train, bus
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Sioux Fallsbus Jefferson Lines 925
14h 48m$122–202
La Crosse (LSE) to Sioux Falls (FSD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to South Dakota is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to South Dakota is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to South Dakota. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at 6th/St. Paul NE corner via Minneapolis, Maple/Career NE corner and The Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
The distance between La Crosse and South Dakota is 288 miles. The road distance is 298.4 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to South Dakota without a car is to train and bus via Fairmont which takes 11h 29m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from La Crosse to South Dakota, including transfers.
La Crosse to South Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to South Dakota is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $90 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 13h 46m.
La Crosse to South Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to South Dakota is 298 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from La Crosse to South Dakota.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and South Dakota, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Sioux Falls (FSD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to 6th/St. Paul NE corner via Minneapolis, Sioux Falls, Maple/Career NE corner, and The Bus Stop in around 13h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aberdeen Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Watertown Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Sioux Falls via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Sioux Falls via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fairmont
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Fairmont to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from La Crosse to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–100
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $75–110
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