What is the cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Waukesha?

The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Waukesha is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Crosse to Waukesha?

The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Waukesha is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between La Crosse and Waukesha?

No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Waukesha. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Madison, WI-Lake St. and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between La Crosse and Waukesha?

No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Waukesha. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Milwaukee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from La Crosse to Waukesha?

The distance between La Crosse and Waukesha is 196 miles. The road distance is 195.3 miles.

How do I travel from La Crosse to Waukesha without a car?

The best way to get from La Crosse to Waukesha without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $60 - $85.

How long does it take to get from La Crosse to Waukesha?

It takes approximately 5h to get from La Crosse to Waukesha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Crosse to Waukesha bus from?

La Crosse to Waukesha bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.

Where do I catch the La Crosse to Waukesha train from?

La Crosse to Waukesha train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from La Crosse to Waukesha?

The best way to get from La Crosse to Waukesha is to bus which takes 5h and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 5h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $480 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the La Crosse to Waukesha bus arrive?

La Crosse to Waukesha bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Madison station.

Where does the La Crosse to Waukesha train arrive?

La Crosse to Waukesha train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee station.

Can I drive from La Crosse to Waukesha?

Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Waukesha is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from La Crosse to Waukesha.

Where can I stay near Waukesha?

There are 78+ hotels available in Waukesha.

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus Jefferson Lines 965
2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus Madison
5h
$62–84
Drive 194.1 mi
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1. Drive from La Crosse to Waukeshacar 194.1 mi
3h 16m
$36–52
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 3m
$75–147
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane LSE - MKE
6h 54m
$98–473
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
5h 48m
$93–366

La Crosse to Waukesha by bus

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Distance: 195 mi
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What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from La Crosse to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Madison, Madison, WI-Lake St., and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 5h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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