There are 6 ways to get from Pella to La Crosse by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly to La Crosse
best- Take the taxi from Pella to Des-Moines-Airport-DSMtaxi
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to La Crosse (LSE)plane DSM - LSE
5h 34m$225–704Drive 233.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pella to La Crossecar 233.2 mi
5h 12m$43–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Monroe to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 17m$110–201Bus, train via Chicago
- Take the bus from Oskaloosa to Galesburgbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 25m$197–393Taxi, fly to Rochester, bus
- Take the taxi from Pella to Des-Moines-Airport-DSMtaxi
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST)plane DSM - RST
- Take the bus from Rochester to La Crossebus
9h 2m$210–681Bus
- Take the bus from Monroe to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus
11h 50m$110–181
Des Moines (DSM) to La Crosse (LSE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pella to La Crosse is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Pella to La Crosse is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pella to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Monroe and arriving at La Crosse via Des Moines and St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Pella and La Crosse is 260 miles. The road distance is 234.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pella to La Crosse without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 17m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Pella to La Crosse, including transfers.
Pella to La Crosse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Monroe station.
Pella to La Crosse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pella to La Crosse is 235 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Pella to La Crosse.
There are 46+ hotels available in La Crosse.
What companies run services between Pella, IA, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Pella to La Crosse via Monroe, Des Moines, and St. Paul in around 11h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Des Moines to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Rochester via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to La Crosse via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Monroe to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oskaloosa to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Monroe to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from St. Paul to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide









