There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis to Clear Lake by bus, car, or tram
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Clear Lake Jct.bus Jefferson Lines 805 / ...
2h 43m$51–70Drive 132.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Clear Lakecar 132.5 mi
2h 12m$25–35Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Government Plaza Station to Union Depot Stationtram METRO Green Line
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Clear Lake Jct.bus Jefferson Lines 805
4h 11m$53–76
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Clear Lake is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Clear Lake is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Clear Lake. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Clear Lake Jct. via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Clear Lake is 137 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Clear Lake without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Minneapolis to Clear Lake, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Clear Lake bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Clear Lake bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Clear Lake Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Clear Lake is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Minneapolis to Clear Lake.
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What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Clear Lake, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to Clear Lake Jct. twice daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- 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 Clear Lake Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from St. Paul to Clear Lake Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
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