There are 4 ways to get from Onalaska to Minneapolis by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 49m$84–126Drive 144.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Onalaska to Minneapoliscar 144.1 mi
2h 53m$26–37Bus via MOA Transit Station Gate A
- Take the bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus Landline to MSP
3h 55m$54–79Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 966
4h 31m$60–83
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Onalaska to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Onalaska to Minneapolis is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Onalaska to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport and arriving at 7th St & Nicollet Station via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station and MOA Transit Station Gate A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
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 143 miles. The road distance is 144.9 miles.
The best way to get from Onalaska to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Onalaska to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Onalaska to Minneapolis bus services, operated by LandLine, depart from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport 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 train which takes 3h 49m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via MOA Transit Station Gate A, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Onalaska, WI, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Landline
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
- Landline
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
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Booking & Getting There
Onalaska to Minneapolis bus services, operated by LandLine, arrive at Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh 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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