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

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

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  1. Fly from La Crosse

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    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LSE - DCA
    4h 53m
    $138–671

  2. 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 Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    23h 38m
    $575–888

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    24h
    $178–288

  4. Drive  968.4 mi

    1. Drive from La Crosse to Washingtoncar car 968.4 mi
    16h 35m
    $177–256

  5. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MSN - DCA
    6h 22m
    $151–655

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    25h 26m
    $485–763

La Crosse to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration23h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$575Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 820.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines flies from La Crosse (LSE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 5 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.

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