There are 3 ways to get from La Crosse to Wisconsin by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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La Crosse to Wisconsin by train (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Wisconsin is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Wisconsin is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $100 - $170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Crosse and arriving at Milwaukee. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station station and arriving at Milwaukee. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between La Crosse and Wisconsin is 196 miles. The road distance is 210.7 miles.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Wisconsin without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $100 - $170.
The train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukee takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.
La Crosse to Wisconsin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.
La Crosse to Wisconsin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from La Crosse to Wisconsin is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Wisconsin, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from La Crosse to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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Booking & Getting There
La Crosse to Wisconsin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
La Crosse to Wisconsin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Wisconsin is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from La Crosse to Wisconsin.
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