The cheapest and fastest buses from Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI to La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI to La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI to La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 1 buses that leave Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI for La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 283 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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.
1:50 PM3h40Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI5:30 PMLa Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI$541One-way0 transfers
1:50 PM3h40Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI5:30 PMLa Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI$541One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI to La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI to La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI to La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI to La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI to La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
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Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI to La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI to La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 8:50 AM Milwaukee | 3h40 | 12:30 PM La Crosse, WI | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI to La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI
Buses from Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI to La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 13:50, the last at 15:00. The fastest bus covers the 175 miles (283 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 175 miles (283 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 1:50 PM |
Last bus 3:00 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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FAQs: Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI to La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI to La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at La Crosse Amtrak Station, La Crosse, WI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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