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How to get fromAlbert Lea to Rock Islandby bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Albert Lea to Rock Island by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 803
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    8h 8m
    $80–125

  2. Drive 251.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albert Lea to Rock Islandcar car 251.3 mi
    4h 45m
    $46–67

  3. Bus to Mason City, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Mason Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MCW - MLI
    7h 24m
    $86–371

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    8h 28m

  5. Bus via Iowa City

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus bus
    9h 13m
    $89–146

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RST - MLI
    7h 29m

  7. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    3. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids to Davenportbus bus
    6h 41m

Mason City (MCW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 327.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Albert Lea, MN, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Albert Lea to Davenport via Albert Lea and Des Moines in around 8h 8m.

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