There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to La Crescent by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
2h 57m$56–102Drive 131.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to La Crescentcar 131.8 mi
2h 38m$25–35Bus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus Minneapolis / ...
3h 11m$54–73Bus via Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airportbus Landline to LSE
4h 26m$59–84
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to La Crescent is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to La Crescent is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to La Crescent. However, there are services departing from St. Paul and arriving at La Crosse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to La Crescent station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Saint Paul and La Crescent is 135 miles. The road distance is 132.6 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to La Crescent without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Saint Paul to La Crescent, including transfers.
Saint Paul to La Crescent bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St. Paul station.
Saint Paul to La Crescent train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to La Crescent is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and La Crescent, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from St. Paul to La Crosse 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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 (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/
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to La Crescent bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at La Crosse station.
Saint Paul to La Crescent train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to La Crescent is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Saint Paul to La Crescent.
There are 46+ hotels available in La Crescent.