There are 4 ways to get from Minnesota to West Salem by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
4h 28m$69–122Drive 151.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to West Salemcar 151.2 mi
3h 1m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 965
4h 29m$76–104Bus via Landline - MSP Terminal-2 Humphrey
- Take the bus from 4th St S & Chicago Ave to Terminal 2 Station Blue Line Bus Stopbus Blue Line Bus
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-2 Humphrey to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airportbus Landline to LSE
4h 35m$71–98
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to West Salem is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to West Salem is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to West Salem. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at La Crosse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to West Salem 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 28m.
The distance between Minnesota and West Salem is 151 miles. The road distance is 152.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to West Salem without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Minnesota to West Salem, including transfers.
Minnesota to West Salem bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minnesota to West Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to West Salem is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and West Salem, 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
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
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from 4th St S & Chicago Ave to Terminal 2 Station Blue Line Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-2 Humphrey to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Landline
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More Questions & Answers
Minnesota to West Salem bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at La Crosse station.
Minnesota to West Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to West Salem is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Minnesota to West Salem.
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