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How to get fromSacramento to La Crosseby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Sacramento to La Crosse by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to La Crosse

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane SMF - LSE
    8h 40m
    $181–726

  2. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Rochester, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rochester (RST)plane plane SMF - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester, MN to La Crossebus bus
    11h 43m
    $161–683

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    5. Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus bus
    2d
    $356–689

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2d 8h
    $843–1,719

  5. Drive 1,909 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to La Crossecar car 1,909 mi
    30h 56m
    $349–504

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SMF - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 6m
    $204–791

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SMF - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to UW La Crossebus bus
    10h 53m
    $259–1,010

  8. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SFO - MSP
    4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 46m
    $199–475

  9. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SJC - MSP
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 20m
    $528–828

Sacramento to La Crosse by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,623.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to La Crosse (LSE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to La Crosse via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Des Moines, and St. Paul in around 2d.

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