There are 7 ways to get from La Crosse to West Glacier by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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 from La Crosse
best- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane LSE - FCA
7h 11m$233–806Bus to Rochester, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane RST - FCA
11h 1m$204–714Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain Empire Builder
26h 23m$410–900Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus
31h 34m$401–568Drive 1,305.1 mi
- Drive from La Crosse to West Glaciercar 1,305.1 mi
21h 17m$239–344Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSP - FCA
7h 57m$338–1,073Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSN - FCA
10h 29m$276–940
La Crosse to West Glacier by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to West Glacier is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 21h 17m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to West Glacier is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $230 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to West Glacier. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Whitefish via Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station station and arriving at West Glacier Amtrak. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h 23m.
The distance between La Crosse and West Glacier is 1176 miles. The road distance is 1312.8 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to West Glacier without a car is to train which takes 26h 23m and costs $410 - $900.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from La Crosse to West Glacier, including transfers.
La Crosse to West Glacier bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to West Glacier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to West Glacier is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $230 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $410 - $900 and takes 26h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $400 - $600 and takes 31h 34m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and West Glacier, MT, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $410–900 and the journey takes 26h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from La Crosse to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from La Crosse to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Glacier Park International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $410–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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 Whitefish
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from La Crosse to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
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 West Glacier bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
West Glacier is 1h behind La Crosse. It is currently 5:57 PM in La Crosse and 4:57 PM in West Glacier.
La Crosse to West Glacier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at West Glacier Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to West Glacier is 1313 miles. It takes approximately 21h 17m to drive from La Crosse to West Glacier.
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