There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Albert Lea by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or tram
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Albert Leabus Jefferson Lines 701 / ...
1h 48m$23–33Drive 96.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Albert Leacar 96.9 mi
1h 39m$18–26Bus via Terminal 1 Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus Jefferson Lines 803
3h 19m$40–57Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Government Plaza Station to Union Depot Stationtram METRO Green Line
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Leabus Greyhound US0156
3h 26m$40–57
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Albert Lea is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Albert Lea is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Albert Lea. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Albert Lea via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Albert Lea is 98 miles. The road distance is 97.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Albert Lea without a car is to bus which takes 1h 48m and costs $23 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Minneapolis to Albert Lea, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Albert Lea bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Albert Lea bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Albert Lea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Albert Lea is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Minneapolis to Albert Lea.
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What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Albert Lea, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to Albert Lea 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Tram from Government Plaza Station to Union Depot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
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