There are 4 ways to get from Onalaska to Minneapolis by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus via Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh
best- Take the bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus Landline to MSP
3h 42m$53–76Drive 144.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Onalaska to Minneapoliscar 144.1 mi
2h 53m$27–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 49m$54–101Bus
- Take the bus from UW La Crosse to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 966 / ...
4h 22m$60–83
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Onalaska to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Onalaska to Minneapolis is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Onalaska to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport and arriving at 3rd St S & Chicago Ave S via MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Onalaska station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at U.S. Bank Stadium Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Onalaska and Minneapolis is 156 miles. The road distance is 144.9 miles.
The best way to get from Onalaska to Minneapolis without a car is to bus via Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh which takes 3h 42m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Onalaska to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Onalaska to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from UW La Crosse station.
Onalaska to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Onalaska to Minneapolis is to bus via Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh which takes 3h 42m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Onalaska, WI, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
LandLine operates a bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- landline.com
Bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://landline.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from UW La Crosse to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Onalaska to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Onalaska to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Onalaska to Minneapolis is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Onalaska to Minneapolis.
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