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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from La Crosse, WI to Saint Paul, MN
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from La Crosse, WI to Saint Paul, MN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Crosse, WI to Saint Paul, MN will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 1 buses that leave La Crosse, WI for Saint Paul, MN on Tue, May 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:40 PM3h10La Crosse, WI8:50 PMSaint Paul, MN$441One-way0 transfers
- 5:40 PM3h10La Crosse, WI8:50 PMSaint Paul, MN$441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for La Crosse, WI to Saint Paul, MN
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Crosse, WI to Saint Paul, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $37.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from La Crosse, WI to Saint Paul, MN:
A train is $24 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Crosse, WI to Saint Paul, MN costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Saint Paul, MN take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
You'll arrive about -1h -52m sooner (3h 12m by bus vs 2h 20m by car) and save roughly $-19.79 (€-15.98) compared to fuel and tolls ($48 (€39) vs $28 (€23)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Jefferson Lines.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
La Crosse, WI to Saint Paul, MN Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Live departures
La Crosse, WI to Saint Paul, MN bus times
The table below shows live departures for La Crosse, WI to Saint Paul, MN buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:40 PM La Crosse, WI | 3h10 | 8:50 PM Saint Paul, MN | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:50 PM La Crosse, WI | 3h25 | 10:15 PM Saint Paul, MN | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from La Crosse, WI to Saint Paul, MN
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Buses from La Crosse, WI to Saint Paul, MN run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:05, the last at 12:50. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 4:05 AM |
Last bus 12:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Jefferson Lines from La Crosse, WI to Saint Paul, MNYou can travel by bus between La Crosse, WI to Saint Paul, MN with Jefferson Lines for as low as $20 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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