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

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

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  1. Fly to La Crosse

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane PDX - LSE
    9h 3m
    $172–676

  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, MN to La Crossebus bus
    10h 47m
    $152–633

  3. Train (Amtrak)

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

  4. Drive 1,830.1 mi

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

  5. 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 7m
    $185–531

  6. 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
    10h 41m
    $303–1,161

  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 UW La Crossebus bus
    11h 14m
    $232–862

Portland to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration40h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,550.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to La Crosse (LSE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to La Crosse Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,300 and the journey takes 40h 52m.

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