There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to La Crosse by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
4h 12m$37–88Drive 139.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to La Crossecar 139.8 mi
2h 50m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 965
4h 47m$42–68Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to La Crosse139.8 mi
2h 50mFly, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST)plane MSP - RST
- Take the bus from Rochester to La Crossebus
4h 51m$67–382
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to La Crosse by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to La Crosse is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to La Crosse is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station and arriving at La Crosse via St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and La Crosse is 138 miles. The road distance is 140.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to La Crosse, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St. Paul station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to La Crosse is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from St. Paul to La Crosse once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Rochester to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at La Crosse station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to La Crosse is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to La Crosse.
There are 46+ hotels available in La Crosse.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and La Crosse. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.