There are 4 ways to get from Saint Cloud to La Crescent by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Cloud Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
5h 15m$80–151Drive 205.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Cloud to La Crescentcar 205.8 mi
3h 57m$38–55Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
- Take the bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airportbus Landline to LSE
5h 43m$57–82Bus
- Take the bus from St. Cloud to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 926 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to La Crossebus Minneapolis / ...
6h 21m$65–94
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Cloud to La Crescent is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Cloud to La Crescent is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Cloud to La Crescent. However, there are services departing from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center and arriving at Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport via Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Cloud station to La Crescent station. However, there are services departing from St. Cloud Station and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Saint Cloud and La Crescent is 209 miles. The road distance is 207 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Cloud to La Crescent without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Saint Cloud to La Crescent, including transfers.
Saint Cloud to La Crescent bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center station.
Saint Cloud to La Crescent train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Cloud Station.
The best way to get from Saint Cloud to La Crescent is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP), which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Saint Cloud, MN, USA and La Crescent, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Cloud Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to La Crescent via Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh, and Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport in around 5h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Cloud Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (320)-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- landline.com
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://landline.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Cloud to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St. Cloud to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Cloud to La Crescent bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Minneapolis / St Paul Airport station.
Saint Cloud to La Crescent train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Cloud to La Crescent is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Saint Cloud to La Crescent.
There are 46+ hotels available in La Crescent.