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How to get fromSeattle to La Crosseby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to La Crosse

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane SEA - LSE
    8h 31m
    $142–576

  2. Fly to Rochester, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (RST)plane plane SEA - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to La Crossebus bus
    10h 58m
    $127–523

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to La Crossebus bus
    39h 10m
    $404–637

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    40h 42m
    $500–1,100

  5. Drive  1,768.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to La Crossecar car 1,768.2 mi
    27h 27m
    $323–467

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SEA - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 16m
    $215–2,381

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SEA - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    11h 31m
    $190–760

  8. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 37m
    $325–597

Seattle to La Crosse by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration39h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$404Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,530.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and La Crosse, WI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Greyhound to La Crosse via Spokane, Billings, and Minneapolis in around 39h 10m.

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