There are 3 ways to get from Winona to Columbus by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Winona to Columbus by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winona to Columbus is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Winona to Columbus is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $50 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Winona to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Winona State University, MN and arriving at Cremer at Park And Ride via East Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Winona and arriving at Columbus Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Winona and Columbus is 158 miles. The road distance is 158.9 miles.
The best way to get from Winona to Columbus without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $50 - $110.
The train from Winona to Columbus Amtrak Station takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Winona to Columbus bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Winona State University, MN station.
Winona to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Winona station.
The best way to get from Winona to Columbus is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Winona, MN, USA and Columbus, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Winona to Columbus Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Winona State University, MN to UW-Madison 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Winona to Columbus Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Winona State University, MN to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
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More Questions & Answers
Winona to Columbus bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at UW-Madison station.
Winona to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbus Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winona to Columbus is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Winona to Columbus.
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