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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to La Crosse by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to La Crosse

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane SEA - LSE
    8h 53m
    $155–579

  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, MN to La Crossebus bus
    10h 51m
    $145–556

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    40h 42m
    $600–1,300

  4. Drive 1,768.2 mi

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

  5. 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 42m
    $238–2,494

  6. 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 UW La Crossebus bus
    11h 25m
    $213–813

  7. 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 43m
    $378–610

Seattle to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration40h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,531.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to La Crosse Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,300 and the journey takes 40h 42m.

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