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Street Parking Info

The streets around the UWL parking ramp (Farwell, 16th, and 17th Streets) require UWL permits or campus payment. 

The City of La Crosse charges for hourly parking around the campus perimeter. This map of the areas around campus shows where you can expect to pay to park. 

Be sure to check the signs on the streets or contact our office for assistance.

Bike information

U-Pass (local bus service)

Amtrak

The La Crosse Amtrak Station is located roughly a mile north of campus. The La Crosse Amtrak station is on the Empire Builder line which connects Chicago to Minneapolis and then to the west coast.

  • Stops include Fargo, ND; St. Cloud, MN; St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN; Red Wing, MN; Winona, MN; La Crosse, WI; Tomah, WI; Wisconsin Dells, WI; Portage, WI; Columbus, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Glenview, IL; and Chicago, IL.

Regional Bus Service

  • Scenic Mississippi Regional Transit (S.M.R.T.) - Pick-Up/Drop-Off at Cartwright Center on State Street
  • Coach USA - Pick-Up/Drop-Off at Student Union on Farwell Street
    • Coach USA offers service to/from Madison and Milwaukee.  Tickets may be purchased online
  • Jefferson Bus Lines - Pick-Up/Drop-Off at Student Union on Farwell Street
    • Jefferson Lines turns college campuses into convenient student bus stops through our College Connection program. Passengers enjoy all amenities of Your #1 Bus Experience, including free WiFi, electrical outlets, reclining seats, and in-bus restrooms, plus a 15% student discount on tickets. With affordable tickets, comfortable travel, and all you need within walking distance of class, College Connection makes travel easy, affordable, and enjoyable whether, it’s a weekend away or a holiday at home. The program currently serves over 15 universities across four states, with stops at University of Minnesota campuses, North Dakota State, Iowa State, University of Wisconsin campuses, and more. To learn more, visit our website at JeffersonLines.com or contact us at (858) 800-8898.
Coach USA and Jefferson Bus Lines pick-up location

Airport shuttle

Groome Transportation provides eight round trips each day between La Crosse and Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport, and 10 round trips each day between La Crosse and Rochester. The shuttle picks up and drops off at the Whitney Center and offers 24 hour customer service to assist with unexpected flight changes. 

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