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How to get fromWinnipeg to Albert Leaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Winnipeg to Albert Lea by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane YWG - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus bus
    6h 53m
    $250–1,157

  2. Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Rochester, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Rochester (RST)plane plane YWG - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus bus
    8h 24m
    $77–422

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    3. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignacecar car
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Escanababus bus
    5. Take the bus from Escanaba to Green Baybus bus
    6. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    7. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Albert Leabus bus
    38h 54m
    $206–436

  4. Drive  549.3 mi

    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Albert Leacar car 549.3 mi
    9h 3m
    $126–182

  5. Drive to Grand Forks International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)car car
    2. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GFK - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus bus
    6h 54m
    $132–504

  6. Drive to Thief River Falls, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Thief River Falls (TVF)car car
    2. Fly from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane TVF - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus bus
    7h 30m
    $221–342

Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Albert Lea, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Winnipeg to Albert Lea. However, you can take the bus to Westbound Wellington at Airport Terminal, walk to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), walk to Minneapolis-St. Paul, take the bus to Albert Lea, then take the taxi to Albert Lea. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winnipeg to Albert Lea via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, St. Ignace, Escanaba, Green Bay Transit Center, Minneapolis, and Albert Lea in around 38h 54m.

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