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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: La CrosseDeparture location: La Crosse, WIArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: MadisonDestination location: University of Wisconsin - Gordon CenterOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: La CrosseDeparture location: La Crosse, WIArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: MadisonDestination location: University of Wisconsin - Gordon CenterOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: La CrosseDeparture location: La Crosse, WIArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: MadisonDestination location: University of Wisconsin - Gordon CenterOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: La CrosseDeparture location: La Crosse, WIArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: MadisonDestination location: University of Wisconsin - Gordon CenterOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: La CrosseDeparture location: La Crosse, WIArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: MadisonDestination location: University of Wisconsin - Gordon CenterOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from La Crosse to MadisonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Madison. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train La Crosse to Madison: Trip Overview
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Based on 5076 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $56.00
Amtrak La Crosse Madison recent customer reviews
It was nice but we stopped in two cities and didn’t drop anyone off which was peculiar
Jacob W.
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The cheapest trip from La Crosse to Madison was searched and found on Apr 23, 2025 with a price of $86To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from La Crosse to Madison, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $86 to $316 for a train ticket from La Crosse to Madison based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-04-26.
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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Madison, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between La Crosse and Madison, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
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Did you know?
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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