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How to get fromRapid City to La Crosseby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to La Crosse by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to La Crosse

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane RAP - LSE
    8h 23m
    $125–488

  2. Fly to Rochester, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Rochester (RST)plane plane RAP - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester, MN to La Crossebus bus
    9h 15m
    $105–455

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 702
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to La Crossebus bus Minneapolis / ...
    16h 5m
    $185–257

  4. Drive 636.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to La Crossecar car 636.2 mi
    9h 39m
    $117–168

  5. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane RAP - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 12m
    $128–523

  6. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane RAP - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to UW La Crossebus bus
    8h 57m
    $158–672

Rapid City to La Crosse by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to La Crosse (LSE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to La Crosse via Minneapolis and Minneapolis Bus Depot in around 16h 5m.

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