There are 3 ways to get from La Crosse to Watertown by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
2h 41m$111–176Drive 158.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Crosse to Watertowncar 158.7 mi
3h 7m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Johnson Creek Outletsbus Madison
4h 10m$81–106
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Watertown is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Watertown is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $110 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Watertown. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Johnson Creek Outlets via Madison, WI-Lake St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Watertown station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Columbus Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between La Crosse and Watertown is 156 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Watertown without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from La Crosse to Watertown, including transfers.
La Crosse to Watertown bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Watertown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Watertown is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Watertown, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Columbus Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Watertown via Madison, Madison, WI-Lake St., and Johnson Creek Outlets in around 4h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Columbus Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Johnson Creek Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- Badger Bus
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More Questions & Answers
La Crosse to Watertown bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Madison station.
La Crosse to Watertown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbus Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Watertown is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from La Crosse to Watertown.
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