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How to get fromEly to Albert Leaby taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Ely to Albert Lea by taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ely to Virginiataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Virginia to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Albert Leabus bus
    8h 35m
    $239–319

  2. Drive 338.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ely to Albert Leacar car 338.1 mi
    5h 56m
    $62–90

  3. Drive to Range Regional Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Ely to Range Regional Airport (HIB)car car
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane HIB - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus bus
    5h 35m
    $96–413

  4. Taxi, bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the taxi from Ely to Virginiataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Virginia to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus bus
    10h 59m
    $240–316

  5. Drive to Range Regional Airport, fly to Rochester, shuttle

    1. Drive from Ely to Range Regional Airport (HIB)car car
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Rochester (RST)plane plane HIB - RST
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Love's - Albert Lea, MNshuttle bus
    8h 45m
    $72–374

  6. Drive to International Falls, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Ely to International Falls (INL)car car
    2. Fly from International Falls (INL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane INL - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus bus
    6h 33m
    $114–445

  7. Drive, shuttle to Duluth International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Ely to Beaver Bay Trailheadcar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Beaver Bay Trailhead to Duluth International Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DLH - MSP
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus bus
    8h 4m

Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 365.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Ely, MN, USA and Albert Lea, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ely to Albert Lea. However, you can take the taxi to Virginia, take the bus to Duluth, take the bus to St. Paul, take the bus to Albert Lea, then take the taxi to Albert Lea. Alternatively, you can drive from Ely to Albert Lea in around 5h 56m.

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