There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Albert Lea by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SEA - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus
7h 54m$221–2,158Fly to Rochester, shuttle
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rochester (RST)plane SEA - RST
- Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Love's - Albert Lea, MN
9h$112–479Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Albert Leabus
35h 33m$377–592Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Leabus Greyhound US0156
40h 21m$479–1,095Drive 1,644.1 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Albert Leacar 1,644.1 mi
25h 28m$300–434
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Albert Lea is to fly and shuttle which costs $110 - $480 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Albert Lea is to fly and bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $220 - $2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Albert Lea. However, there are services departing from Seattle Greyhound and arriving at Albert Lea via Spokane and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 33m.
The distance between Seattle and Albert Lea is 1514 miles. The road distance is 1653.7 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Albert Lea without a car is to bus which takes 35h 33m and costs $370 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Seattle to Albert Lea, including transfers.
Seattle to Albert Lea bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle Greyhound station.
Seattle to Albert Lea bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Albert Lea is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 11:47 PM in Seattle and 1:47 AM in Albert Lea.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Albert Lea is 1654 miles. It takes approximately 25h 28m to drive from Seattle to Albert Lea.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Albert Lea, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Seattle Greyhound to Albert Lea via Spokane, Billings, and Albert Lea in around 35h 33m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rochester via Spokane, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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 Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–270
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $190–270
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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