What is the cheapest way to get from Austin to Bloomington?

The cheapest way to get from Austin to Bloomington is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austin to Bloomington?

The fastest way to get from Austin to Bloomington is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Bloomington?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Bloomington station. However, there are services departing from Albert Lea and arriving at I-35W & 98th St Station via Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Austin to Bloomington?

The distance between Austin and Bloomington is 129 miles. The road distance is 89.9 miles.

How do I travel from Austin to Bloomington without a car?

The best way to get from Austin to Bloomington without a car is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs $100 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Austin to Bloomington?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Austin to Bloomington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austin to Bloomington bus from?

Austin to Bloomington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Albert Lea station.

Bus or fly from Austin to Bloomington?

The best way to get from Austin to Bloomington is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $360 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Austin to Bloomington bus arrive?

Austin to Bloomington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.

Can I drive from Austin to Bloomington?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Bloomington is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Austin to Bloomington.

Where can I stay near Bloomington?

There are 466+ hotels available in Bloomington.

Austin to Bloomington - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, tram, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Bloomington by bus, car, plane, tram, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 702 / ...
2h 47m
$103–131
Drive 89.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Austin to Bloomingtoncar 89.4 mi
1h 38m
$17–24
Fly
1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RST - MSP
3h 5m
$47–359
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
2. Take the tram from Union Depot Station to U.S. Bank Stadium Stationtram METRO Green Line
3h 33m
$103–130
Shuttle, bus via Mankato
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sinclair - Austin, MN to Mankato, MNshuttle S MN Conn
2. Take the bus from Mankato, MN to Mall of Americabus Mankato
4h 28m
$22–77
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sinclair - Austin, MN to Rochester Sinclairshuttle S MN Conn
2. Take the bus from Rochester to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 966
5h 31m
$38–85

Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

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54 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 127.8 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Austin, MN, USA and Bloomington, MN, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Albert Lea to Minneapolis 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 3 times a day.

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