There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Albert Lea by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or shuttle
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus Greyhound US0156
2h 43m$31–47Drive 148.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Albert Leacar 148.2 mi
2h 27m$27–40Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus
4h 24m$127–578Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
3h 13m$53–72Fly to Rochester, shuttle
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST)plane DSM - RST
- Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Love's - Albert Lea, MN
6h 22m$103–509
Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Albert Lea is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Albert Lea is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Albert Lea. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Albert Lea via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Des Moines and Albert Lea is 151 miles. The road distance is 149 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Albert Lea without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Des Moines to Albert Lea, including transfers.
Des Moines to Albert Lea bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Albert Lea bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albert Lea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Albert Lea is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Des Moines to Albert Lea.
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Albert Lea, MN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Albert Lea once daily. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Des Moines to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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