There are 9 ways to get from La Crosse to Wenatchee by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Wenatchee
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane MSP - EAT
11h 23m$144–627Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Columbia Stationbus
35h 35m$381–583Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Wenatchee Amtraktrain Empire Builder
36h 31m$440–1,100Drive 1,658.1 mi
- Drive from La Crosse to Wenatcheecar 1,658.1 mi
25h 46m$303–438Fly La Crosse to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane LSE - SEA
- Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain
13h 29m$186–714Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MSP - SEA
- Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain
13h 51m$252–2,270Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport, train
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane MSP - GEG
- Take the train from Spokane to Wenatchee Amtraktrain
13h 1m$178–732Bus to Rochester, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane RST - SEA
- Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain
15h 32m$177–722Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane MSP - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Wenatcheecar
13h 14m$349–602
La Crosse to Wenatchee by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Wenatchee is to train and fly which costs $250 - $2,300 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Wenatchee is to train and fly which takes 11h 23m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Wenatchee station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Columbia Station via Minneapolis, Billings and Spokane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station station and arriving at Wenatchee Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36h 31m.
The distance between La Crosse and Wenatchee is 1451 miles. The road distance is 1667.8 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Wenatchee without a car is to bus which takes 35h 35m and costs $380 - $600.
It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from La Crosse to Wenatchee, including transfers.
La Crosse to Wenatchee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Wenatchee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Wenatchee is to bus which takes 35h 35m and costs $380 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $1,100 and takes 36h 31m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Wenatchee, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from La Crosse to Columbia Station via Minneapolis, Billings, and Spokane in around 35h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Wenatchee Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $440–1,100 and the journey takes 36h 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Rochester to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
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
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Wenatchee Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Wenatchee Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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 Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from La Crosse to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
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Booking & Getting There
La Crosse to Wenatchee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Wenatchee is 2h behind La Crosse. It is currently 3:31 PM in La Crosse and 1:31 PM in Wenatchee.
La Crosse to Wenatchee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wenatchee Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Wenatchee is 1668 miles. It takes approximately 25h 46m to drive from La Crosse to Wenatchee.
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