There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to La Crescent by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 965
4h 16m$56–76Drive 141.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to La Crescentcar 141.4 mi
2h 50m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
4h 38m$86–129Bus via Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airportbus Landline to LSE
4h 18m$59–84
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to La Crescent is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to La Crescent is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to La Crescent. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at La Crosse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to La Crescent station. However, there are services departing from U.S. Bank Stadium Station and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Minneapolis and La Crescent is 168 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to La Crescent without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Minneapolis to La Crescent, including transfers.
Minneapolis to La Crescent bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to La Crescent train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to La Crescent is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and La Crescent, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to La Crosse once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
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
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Landline
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to La Crescent bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at La Crosse station.
Minneapolis to La Crescent train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to La Crescent is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Minneapolis to La Crescent.
There are 35+ hotels available in La Crescent.