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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to La Crosse by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Rochester

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane ROC - LSE
    6h 55m
    $136–643

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane BUF - LSE
    7h 19m
    $104–457

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    17h 42m
    $473–735

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus 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
    20h 50m
    $163–257

  5. Drive  880.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to La Crossecar car 880.2 mi
    14h 54m
    $161–232

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester 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
    19h 20m
    $383–605

Rochester to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration17h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$473Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 694.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 42m.

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