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How to get fromMinneapolis to Austinby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis to Austin by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Burnsville to Albert Leabus bus Jefferson 701 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Albert Lea to Austintaxi taxi
    3h
    $101–133

  2. Drive 98.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Austincar car 98.3 mi
    1h 50m
    $18–26

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from 5th St Transit Center Gate B to Mankato, MNbus bus St Paul / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Mankato, MN to Sinclair - Austin, MNshuttle bus S MN Conn
    5h 15m
    $23–77

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  • Distance: 115.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Austin, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Austin. However, you can take the line 460 bus to Burnsville Transit Station Bay C, take the bus to Albert Lea, then take the taxi to Austin. Alternatively, you can drive from Minneapolis to Austin in around 1h 50m.

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