What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to La Crosse?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to La Crosse is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to La Crosse?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to La Crosse is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $130 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and La Crosse?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at La Crosse via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and La Crosse?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to La Crosse station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.

How far is it from Rochester to La Crosse?

The distance between Rochester and La Crosse is 698 miles. The road distance is 885.4 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to La Crosse without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 17h 42m and costs $280 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to La Crosse?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Rochester to La Crosse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to La Crosse bus from?

Rochester to La Crosse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to La Crosse train from?

Rochester to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to La Crosse?

The best way to get from Rochester to La Crosse is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $600 and takes 17h 42m, you could also bus via Chicago, which costs $160 - $300 and takes 20h 52m.

Where does the Rochester to La Crosse bus arrive?

Rochester to La Crosse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Rochester and La Crosse?

La Crosse is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 2:52 AM in Rochester and 1:52 AM in La Crosse.

Where does the Rochester to La Crosse train arrive?

Rochester to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to La Crosse?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to La Crosse is 885 miles. It takes approximately 14h 54m to drive from Rochester to La Crosse.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochester to La Crosse?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rochester to La Crosse?

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Where can I stay near La Crosse?

There are 45+ hotels available in La Crosse.

Rochester to La Crosse - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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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 bus (Flixbus)

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Fly from Rochester
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1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ROC - LSE
5h 20m
$136–593
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
17h 42m
$281–573
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus
20h 52m
$162–299
Drive 880.2 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to La Crossecar 880.2 mi
14h 54m
$161–232
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to La Crosse (LSE)plane BUF - LSE
7h 38m
$145–609
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus
28h 50m
$200–368

Rochester to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)

14Weekly Trains

17h 42mAverage Duration

$281Cheapest Price

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Distance: 694.3 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

American Airlines flies from Rochester (ROC) to La Crosse (LSE) 5 times a day. 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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