There are 3 ways to get from Pewaukee to La Crosse by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
4h 54m$129–206Drive 192.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pewaukee to La Crossecar 192.3 mi
3h 12m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus Daily Route
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
6h 33m$59–89
Pewaukee to La Crosse by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pewaukee to La Crosse is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Pewaukee to La Crosse is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pewaukee to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Waukesha County Technical College at College Center and arriving at La Crosse via Transit Center Bay C, Goerke's Corners Park and Ride and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Pewaukee to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Pewaukee and La Crosse is 216 miles. The road distance is 193.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pewaukee to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Pewaukee to La Crosse, including transfers.
Pewaukee to La Crosse bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride station.
Pewaukee to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Pewaukee to La Crosse is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Pewaukee, Waukesha County, WI, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waukesha County Technical College at College Center to La Crosse via Transit Center Bay J, Transit Center Bay C, Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Madison, WI-Lake St., and Madison in around 6h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
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Booking & Getting There
Pewaukee to La Crosse bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Madison, WI-Lake St. station.
Pewaukee to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pewaukee to La Crosse is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Pewaukee to La Crosse.
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