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How to get fromRaleigh to La Crosseby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to La Crosse by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to La Crosse

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane RDU - LSE
    6h 51m
    $112–496

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    30h 27m
    $742–1,149

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus bus
    31h 15m
    $224–360

  4. Drive  1,070 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to La Crossecar car 1,070 mi
    18h 36m
    $196–283

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to La Crosse

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane GSO - LSE
    8h 25m
    $194–681

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane RDU - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $194–516

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    32h 5m
    $652–1,019

Raleigh to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration30h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$742Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 881.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 30h 27m.

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