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How to get fromLos Angeles to La Crosseby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to La Crosse by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to La Crosse

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane LAX - LSE
    8h 33m
    $167–636

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Rochester, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rochester (RST)plane plane LAX - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester, MN to La Crossebus bus
    10h 34m
    $157–643

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2d 1h
    $814–1,660

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus bus
    2d 3h
    $421–721

  5. Drive 1,905 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to La Crossecar car 1,905 mi
    30h 56m
    $348–503

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 32m
    $170–511

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane LAX - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to UW La Crossebus bus
    9h 43m
    $245–920

  8. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to La Crosse

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane SNA - LSE
    11h 24m
    $191–693

Los Angeles to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$814Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,624.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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