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How to get fromAppleton to La Crosseby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Appleton to La Crosse by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus Lab 211
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    6h 29m
    $168–250

  2. Drive  166.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to La Crossecar car 166.7 mi
    3h 39m
    $31–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus Lab 211
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    8h 6m
    $101–140

  4. Fly from Appleton International Airport

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane ATW - LSE
    4h 13m
    $83–380

  5. Taxi to Green Bay, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane GRB - LSE
    4h 51m
    $168–480

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to La Crosse (LSE) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Prospect and Walnut to La Crosse via Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center, Oshkosh, and Milwaukee in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours.

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