There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis to La Crosse by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Minneapolis to La Crosse by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to La Crosse is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to La Crosse is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $26 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Minneapolis Bus Depot and arriving at La Crosse. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis 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 and La Crosse is 165 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to La Crosse without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $45 - $65.
The bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to La Crosse takes 3h 55m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Minneapolis to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis Bus Depot station.
Minneapolis to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to La Crosse is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to La Crosse 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at La Crosse station.
Minneapolis to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to La Crosse is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Minneapolis to La Crosse.
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