There are 5 ways to get from Winona to Albert Lea by train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Leabus Greyhound US0156
5h 49m$67–117Drive 100.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winona to Albert Leacar 100.4 mi
1h 51m$19–27Train, bus via Owatonna
- Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Owatonnabus
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Albert Leabus
6h 4m$82–139Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Winona St. University to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Love's - Albert Lea, MNS MN Conn
3h 17m$42–87Bus
- Take the bus from Winona St. University to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Leabus Greyhound US0156
6h 3m$76–107
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winona to Albert Lea is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Winona to Albert Lea is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Winona to Albert Lea. However, there are services departing from Winona St. University and arriving at Albert Lea via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Winona and Albert Lea is 202 miles. The road distance is 101 miles.
The best way to get from Winona to Albert Lea without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Winona to Albert Lea, including transfers.
Winona to Albert Lea bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Winona St. University station.
Winona to Albert Lea bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winona to Albert Lea is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Winona to Albert Lea.
There are 12+ hotels available in Albert Lea.
What companies run services between Winona, MN, USA and Albert Lea, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Winona St. University to Albert Lea via Saint Paul Union Depot and Albert Lea in around 6h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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
Bus from St. Paul to Owatonna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Owatonna to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Winona St. University to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Winona St. University to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
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
- Phone
- +1 (888) 736-9190
- [email protected]
- Website
- landtoairexpress.com
Shuttle from Rochester Sinclair to Love's - Albert Lea, MN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–40
- Schedules at
- landtoairexpress.com
- Adult
- $8–40
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