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How to get fromMount Vernon to La Crosseby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Mount Vernon to La Crosse by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane CID - LSE
    5h 52m
    $184–750

  2. Drive 151.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mount Vernon to La Crossecar car 151.5 mi
    3h 24m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    11h 23m
    $196–351

  4. Bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus bus
    12h 35m
    $174–262

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    13h 20m
    $171–271

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to La Crosse (LSE) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Mount Vernon, IA, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mount Vernon to La Crosse via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 12h 35m.

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