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La Crosse, Wisconsin
A La Crosse, WI to Rochester, MN car service saves a long drive. La Crosse sits on the Mississippi River about 80 miles east of Rochester, and plenty of people on the Wisconsin side regularly make the drive in one direction or the other. Gold Crown picks up in La Crosse and the communities around it, and drives to Rochester, to MSP, or anywhere else on the route.
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Black Gold Crown SUV with the Mississippi River bluffs near La Crosse in the background.
Many La Crosse–area riders are heading to Mayo Clinic for appointments, imaging, or surgery. A private car takes the stress off the drive, especially for patients who do not feel up to being behind the wheel after a procedure. The driver picks you up at home, drives to the campus you name, and can wait or return at a time you set.
For same-day appointments, we plan the pickup so you reach the clinic with time to check in. A morning start from La Crosse usually means leaving well before dawn, and we schedule accordingly.
For flights out of MSP, the La Crosse trip is longer than the Rochester one. Many travelers still prefer a direct private ride over leaving a car in airport parking for a week. We quote the trip by route and vehicle, and you hear the price first. A round trip can be planned in a single booking.
Onalaska, Holmen, West Salem, Trempealeau, and Winona on the Minnesota side of the river are the most common pickups. Eau Claire and other Wisconsin towns can be arranged on request. If your town is not listed, call and ask.
Companies in the La Crosse area book Gold Crown for visiting executives who fly into MSP or RST, and for trips to Rochester meetings. Group trips fit in the Ford Transit. The corporate transportation page explains accounts and billing.
When you book, say how many people and bags are coming. Highway miles are easiest in the Lincoln Continental, Lincoln Nautilus, or Cadillac XT5. The Chevrolet Suburban handles extra luggage and equipment. Our fleet page shows all vehicles.
Give us the pickup address, your destination, and the time you need to arrive. If it is a medical appointment, give us the appointment time and the campus. The quote covers the ride, and the return trip can be set up in the same call or decided later once you know when you will be done.
Many Wisconsin riders make the trip across the river regularly. If you have a repeating pattern, such as weekly appointments over several months, ask about a standing arrangement. The office can quote a series of rides and keep the details on file.
The route between La Crosse and Rochester crosses rolling country with some winding stretches. Fog and snow can slow things down in winter, and the driver adjusts the departure so you still arrive on time.
For an early Mayo Clinic appointment, the pickup in La Crosse can be well before sunrise. Tell us the appointment time when you call and we count back from check-in, adding a cushion for weather. After the visit, the return ride leaves when you are ready, not on a fixed schedule.
You do not need a Minnesota phone number or address. Call (507) 285-9528 or 800-238-2054, or use the reservation form with your town and trip details. For more on the Mayo corridor, see Mayo Clinic transportation. Looking at other towns? The regional transportation page lists them.
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About 80 miles, roughly an hour and a half to two hours depending on traffic and weather.
Yes. Give us the appointment time and the campus, and we plan the pickup so you arrive with time to spare.
Book from La Crosse. Talk to someone in Rochester any hour, or reserve online. You get a quote before you commit, and nothing is booked until you say so.
