There are 4 ways to get from Wisconsin to Onalaska 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- Take the train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 27m$65–130Drive 206.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Onalaskacar 206.1 mi
3h 24m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to UW La Crossebus Jefferson 966 / ...
3h 47m$69–93Bus via Johnson Creek
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Johnson Creek Outletsbus Daily Route
- Take the bus from Johnson Creek, WI to University of Wisconsin - La Crossebus Milwaukee
5h 37m$76–118
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Onalaska is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Onalaska is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Wisconsin and Onalaska is 200 miles. The road distance is 207.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Onalaska without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Wisconsin to Onalaska, including transfers.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Onalaska is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 3h 47m.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin to Onalaska is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Wisconsin to Onalaska.
There are 134+ hotels available in Onalaska.
What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Onalaska, 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to UW La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Johnson Creek Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Johnson Creek, WI to University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Johnson Creek Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–23
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
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