There are 2 ways to get from Grinnell to Albert Lea by bus (Greyhound) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Grinnell to Albert Lea is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Grinnell to Albert Lea is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Grinnell to Albert Lea. However, there are services departing from Grinnell and arriving at Albert Lea via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Grinnell and Albert Lea is 202 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.
The best way to get from Grinnell to Albert Lea without a car is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Grinnell to Albert Lea, including transfers.
Grinnell to Albert Lea bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Grinnell station.
Grinnell to Albert Lea bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grinnell to Albert Lea is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Grinnell to Albert Lea.
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What companies run services between Grinnell, IA, USA and Albert Lea, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Grinnell to Albert Lea via Des Moines and Albert Lea in around 4h 54m.
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
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- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Grinnell to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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