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How to get fromIowa City to Albert Leaby bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Albert Lea by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    5h 58m

  2. Drive 196.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Albert Leacar car 196.7 mi
    3h 52m
    $36–52

  3. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rochester (RST)plane plane CID - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    7h 28m

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    6h 8m
    $66–108

  5. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CID - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus bus
    5h 55m
    $143–743

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rochester (RST) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Albert Lea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 270.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Albert Lea, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Albert Lea via Des Moines and Albert Lea in around 5h 58m.

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