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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd) | Albert Lea | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | MSP Airport T1 (Minneapolis International Airport) | Albert Lea | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd) | Albert Lea | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd) | Albert Lea | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd) | Albert Lea | No tags |
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Get from Minneapolis to Albert Lea
The journey takes about 3 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Minneapolis and Albert Lea?
Stops in Minneapolis
- A
Greyhound Station
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA - B
MSP Airport
Ground Transportation Center, Terminal 1, 6498 34th Ave S, St Paul, MN 55111, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Minneapolis to Albert Lea by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Minneapolis to Albert Lea?
The cheapest bus tickets from Minneapolis to Albert Lea start from $58. The average price for this route is around $64. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Minneapolis to Albert Lea?
The average bus travel time from Minneapolis to Albert Lea is 3h 5m, covering a distance of 139 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Minneapolis to Albert Lea route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Jefferson Lines, Tornado Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Minneapolis to Albert Lea?
The earliest bus departs from Minneapolis to Albert Lea at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Minneapolis to Albert Lea?
A bus trip from Minneapolis to Albert Lea generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Minneapolis to Albert Lea?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Jefferson Lines, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 759 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Minneapolis to Albert Lea?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Minneapolis to Albert Lea?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Jefferson Lines, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Minneapolis to Albert Lea?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Minneapolis to Albert Lea was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $62To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Minneapolis to Albert Lea, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $62 to $258 for a bus ticket from Minneapolis to Albert Lea based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-12-04.
