There are 3 ways to get from Saint Cloud to La Crosse by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Cloud Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
5h 5m$65–140Drive 210.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Cloud to La Crossecar 210.3 mi
4h 5m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from St. Cloud to St. Paulbus Jefferson 928
- Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus Minneapolis / ...
6h 10m$52–85
Saint Cloud to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Cloud to La Crosse is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Cloud to La Crosse is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Cloud to La Crosse. However, there are services departing from St. Cloud and arriving at La Crosse via St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Cloud Station station and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Saint Cloud and La Crosse is 204 miles. The road distance is 211.5 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Cloud to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $65 - $140.
The train from St. Cloud Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Saint Cloud to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St. Cloud station.
Saint Cloud to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Cloud Station.
The best way to get from Saint Cloud to La Crosse is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Saint Cloud, MN, USA and La Crosse, WI, 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 to La Crosse via St. Paul in around 6h 10m.
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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Cloud to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from St. Paul to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St. Cloud to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Cloud to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Saint Cloud to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Cloud to La Crosse is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Saint Cloud to La Crosse.
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