What is the cheapest way to get from Minnesota to La Crosse?

The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to La Crosse is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minnesota to La Crosse?

The fastest way to get from Minnesota to La Crosse is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Minnesota and La Crosse?

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.

Is there a direct train between Minnesota and La Crosse?

No, there is no direct train from Minnesota station to La Crosse 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 28m.

How far is it from Minnesota to La Crosse?

The distance between Minnesota and La Crosse is 164 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.

How do I travel from Minnesota to La Crosse without a car?

The best way to get from Minnesota to La Crosse without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Minnesota to La Crosse?

The bus from Minneapolis to La Crosse takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Minnesota to La Crosse bus from?

Minnesota to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.

Where do I catch the Minnesota to La Crosse train from?

Minnesota to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.

Train or bus from Minnesota to La Crosse?

The best way to get from Minnesota to La Crosse is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Minnesota to La Crosse bus arrive?

Minnesota to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at La Crosse station.

Where does the Minnesota to La Crosse train arrive?

Minnesota to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Minnesota to La Crosse?

Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to La Crosse is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Minnesota to La Crosse.

Where can I stay near La Crosse?

There are 47+ hotels available in La Crosse.

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There are 3 ways to get from Minnesota to La Crosse by bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 965
4h 10m
$45–65
Drive 145.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Minneapolis to La Crossecar 145.9 mi
2h 58m
$27–39
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
4h 28m
$32–82

Minnesota to La Crosse by bus

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and La Crosse, 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 $30–80 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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