How far is Albert Lea from Minneapolis?

The distance separating Albert Lea and Minneapolis is 92 miles (148 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albert Lea to Minneapolis?

Most of the buses traveling from Albert Lea to Minneapolis leave from Burger King and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Minneapolis?

Once in Minneapolis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Guthrie Theater, Minnesota Zoo and Target Field.

Bus Albert Lea to Minneapolis from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albert Lea to Minneapolis on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Jefferson Lines + Jefferson Lines	Bus	3:30pm	Albert Lea	3h 30m	7:00pm	Minneapolis (Mall of America)	Cheapest
	Bus	3:30pm	Albert Lea	2h 15m	5:45pm	Minneapolis	Fastest
	Bus	3:30pm	Albert Lea	3h 15m	6:45pm	Minneapolis (Veterans Dr.)	No tags
	Bus	3:30pm	Albert Lea	2h 50m	6:20pm	Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)	No tags
	Bus	3:30pm	Albert Lea	2h 55m	6:25pm	Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)	No tags

Next departures for Albert Lea to Minneapolis on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:26pm	Tienda Mexicana Talamantes	2h 45m	6:11pm	Lake St & Bloomington Ave	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:45 PM CST.

Get from Albert Lea to Minneapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

3h 55mAverage Duration

90 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Albert Lea and Minneapolis?

Stops in Albert Lea

A
Burger King
2011 E Main St, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
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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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Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $169 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Albert Lea to Minneapolis by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/24

$180

11/25

$43

Today

$43

11/27

No data

11/28

$180

11/29

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11/30

$180

12/01

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The cheapest trip from Albert Lea to Minneapolis was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $43

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albert Lea to Minneapolis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $43 to $180 for a bus ticket from Albert Lea to Minneapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $180 which is on 2025-11-28.