There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis to La Crosse (Station) by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Minneapolis to La Crosse (Station) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to La Crosse (Station) is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to La Crosse (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $26 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Minneapolis and arriving at La Crosse. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to La Crosse (Station) 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 32m.
The distance between Minneapolis and La Crosse (Station) is 164 miles. The road distance is 145.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to La Crosse (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $65.
The bus from Minneapolis to La Crosse takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Minneapolis to La Crosse (Station) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to La Crosse (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to La Crosse (Station) is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and La Crosse (Station), WI, 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 $40–85 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
- $40–85
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to La Crosse (Station) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at La Crosse station.
Minneapolis to La Crosse (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to La Crosse (Station) is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Minneapolis to La Crosse (Station).
There are 46+ hotels available in La Crosse (Station).