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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland 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 Portland International Airport (PDX) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane PDX - LSE
    8h 30m
    $152–626

  2. Fly to Rochester, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rochester (RST)plane plane PDX - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to La Crossebus bus
    11h 2m
    $142–573

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to La Crossebus bus
    39h 5m
    $398–593

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    40h 52m
    $600–1,300

  5. Drive 1,830.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to La Crossecar car 1,830.1 mi
    28h 52m
    $334–483

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane PDX - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 13m
    $225–531

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PDX - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus bus
    11h 38m
    $220–860

  8. Fly to Appleton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane PDX - ATW
    2. Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus bus
    12h 53m
    $273–1,061

Portland to La Crosse by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration39h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,550.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to La Crosse via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, Billings, and Minneapolis in around 39h 5m.

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