There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Onalaska by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus via Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh
best- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airportbus Landline to LSE
4h 17m$55–78Drive 144.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Onalaskacar 144.2 mi
2h 54m$27–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
4h 36m$83–126Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 965
4h 21m$61–82
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Onalaska is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Onalaska is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Onalaska. However, there are services departing from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh and arriving at Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Onalaska 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 36m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Onalaska is 154 miles. The road distance is 145 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Onalaska without a car is to bus via Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh which takes 4h 17m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Minneapolis to Onalaska, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Onalaska bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Onalaska train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Onalaska is to bus via Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh which takes 4h 17m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Onalaska, WI, USA?
LandLine operates a bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 50m. 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 (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
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Onalaska bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at La Crosse station.
Minneapolis to Onalaska train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Onalaska is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Minneapolis to Onalaska.
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