There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis to UW La Crosse by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Minneapolis to UW La Crosse by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to UW La Crosse is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to UW La Crosse is to drive which takes 3h and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to UW La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at UW-La Crosse via La Crosse Grand River Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to UW 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 17m.
The distance between Minneapolis and UW La Crosse is 142 miles. The road distance is 147.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to UW La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Minneapolis to UW La Crosse, including transfers.
Minneapolis to UW La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to UW La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to UW La Crosse is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and UW La Crosse, WI, USA?
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. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to La Crosse once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
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 to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to UW La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at La Crosse station.
Minneapolis to UW La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to UW La Crosse is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Minneapolis to UW La Crosse.
There are 45+ hotels available in UW La Crosse.