There are 8 ways to get from Minot to La Crosse by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Fly Minot International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MOT - MSP
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 15m$114–500Fly Minot International Airport to Rochester, bus
cheapest- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Rochester (RST)plane MOT - RST
- Take the bus from Rochester, MN to La Crossebus
8h 32m$104–412Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Minot Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
12h 44m$210–430Bus
- Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to La Crossebus
15h 45m$181–254Drive 642.4 mi
- Drive from Minot to La Crossecar 642.4 mi
11h 12m$118–170Fly Minot International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MOT - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to UW La Crossebus
9h 36m$150–660Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
- Drive from Minot to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane XWA - MSP
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 30m$145–551Fly Minot International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport, bus
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane MOT - CWA
- Take the bus from Stevens Point Olympia Restaurant to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus
10h 14m$122–442
Minot to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to La Crosse is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to La Crosse is to fly and train which takes 7h 15m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Minot to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Minot and arriving at La Crosse via Bismarck and Minneapolis Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Minot Station station and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 44m.
The distance between Minot and La Crosse is 592 miles. The road distance is 646.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 12h 44m and costs $210 - $430.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Minot to La Crosse, including transfers.
Minot to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minot station.
Minot to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Minot Station.
The best way to get from Minot to La Crosse is to train which takes 12h 44m and costs $210 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $260 and takes 15h 45m.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Minot Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $210–430 and the journey takes 12h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minot to La Crosse via Bismarck, Minneapolis, and Minneapolis Bus Depot in around 15h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Minot International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Minot International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Minot International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
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
Train from Minot Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Minot to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Rochester, MN to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Madison to UW La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Stevens Point Olympia Restaurant to La Crosse Grand River Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–28
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minot to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Bismarck station.
Minot to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minot to La Crosse is 646 miles. It takes approximately 11h 12m to drive from Minot to La Crosse.
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