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How to get fromSanta Barbara to La Crosseby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to La Crosse by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to La Crosse

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane SBA - LSE
    10h 15m
    $120–485

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 5h
    $1,407–2,227

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to St. Paulbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus bus
    2d 7h
    $444–696

  4. Drive  1,976.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to La Crossecar car 1,976.8 mi
    32h 35m
    $361–522

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SBA - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 29m
    $182–615

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to La Crosse

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane LAX - LSE
    11h 47m
    $193–603

  7. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SBA - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    12h 19m
    $178–709

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 49m
    $256–623

Santa Barbara to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,670.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 15m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to La Crosse Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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