What is the cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to La Crosse?

The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to La Crosse is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wisconsin to La Crosse?

The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to La Crosse is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $50 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Wisconsin and La Crosse?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milwaukee and arriving at UW La Crosse. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Wisconsin and La Crosse?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milwaukee and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Wisconsin to La Crosse?

The distance between Wisconsin and La Crosse is 196 miles. The road distance is 211.1 miles.

How do I travel from Wisconsin to La Crosse without a car?

The best way to get from Wisconsin to La Crosse without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Wisconsin to La Crosse?

The train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Station takes 3h 19m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Wisconsin to La Crosse bus from?

Wisconsin to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Milwaukee station.

Where do I catch the Wisconsin to La Crosse train from?

Wisconsin to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.

Train or bus from Wisconsin to La Crosse?

The best way to get from Wisconsin to La Crosse is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Wisconsin to La Crosse bus arrive?

Wisconsin to La Crosse bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at UW La Crosse station.

Where does the Wisconsin to La Crosse train arrive?

Wisconsin to La Crosse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Wisconsin to La Crosse?

Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin to La Crosse is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Wisconsin to La Crosse.

How do I get a train ticket from Wisconsin to La Crosse?

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Where can I stay near La Crosse?

There are 133+ hotels available in La Crosse.

Wisconsin to La Crosse - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Wisconsin to La Crosse by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 19m
$50–120
Drive 209.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Milwaukee to La Crossecar 209.9 mi
3h 31m
$39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to UW La Crossebus Jefferson 966 / ...
3h 35m
$50–75
Bus via Johnson Creek
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Johnson Creek Outletsbus Daily Route
2. Take the bus from Johnson Creek, WI to La Crossebus Milwaukee
5h 40m
$62–100

Wisconsin to La Crosse by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

3h 19mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Wisconsin to La Crosse.

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Distance: 195.2 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Milwaukee to UW La Crosse twice daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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