There are 4 ways to get from Onalaska to Saint Cloud by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Cloud Stationtrain Empire Builder
5h 13m$122–194Drive 209.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Onalaska to Saint Cloudcar 209.4 mi
4h$39–56Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
- Take the bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus Landline to MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus Groome Transportation
5h 24m$51–73Bus
- Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Saint Cloudbus FlixBus 2548
6h 36m$66–101
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Onalaska to Saint Cloud is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Onalaska to Saint Cloud is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Onalaska to Saint Cloud. However, there are services departing from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport and arriving at St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center via Minneapolis / St Paul Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Onalaska station to Saint Cloud station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Cloud Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Onalaska and Saint Cloud is 208 miles. The road distance is 210.6 miles.
The best way to get from Onalaska to Saint Cloud without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Onalaska to Saint Cloud, including transfers.
Onalaska to Saint Cloud bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
Onalaska to Saint Cloud train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Onalaska to Saint Cloud is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP), which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Onalaska, WI, USA and Saint Cloud, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Cloud Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Onalaska to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center via Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport, Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh, and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 5h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Cloud Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- 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 (320)-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Saint Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Onalaska to Saint Cloud bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Onalaska to Saint Cloud train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Cloud Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Onalaska to Saint Cloud is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Onalaska to Saint Cloud.
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