There are 7 ways to get from La Crosse to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, bus, 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 La Crosse to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LSE - DCA
5h 11m$138–671Fly La Crosse to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LSE - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 50m$105–474Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
23h 38m$274–613Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
24h$178–311Drive 968.4 mi
- Drive from La Crosse to Washingtoncar 968.4 mi
16h 36m$177–256Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MSN - DCA
6h 21m$191–855Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
25h 26m$265–563
La Crosse to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Washington is to bus which costs $170 - $320 and takes 24h.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Washington is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Washington station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Washington Union Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 38m.
The distance between La Crosse and Washington is 825 miles. The road distance is 974 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Washington without a car is to train which takes 23h 38m and costs $270 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from La Crosse to Washington, including transfers.
La Crosse to Washington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Washington is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 23h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $320 and takes 24h.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 23h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from La Crosse to Washington Dulles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from La Crosse to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from La Crosse to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Washington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Washington is 1h ahead of La Crosse. It is currently 11:06 PM in La Crosse and 12:06 AM in Washington.
La Crosse to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Washington is 974 miles. It takes approximately 16h 36m to drive from La Crosse to Washington.
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