MN → MN · about 87 miles
Albert Lea to Minneapolis bus schedule
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run 35 direct buses a week from Albert Lea to Minneapolis. The fastest takes 1 hour 30 minutes; the first bus leaves at 2:45 AM and the last at 10:10 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $20 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 1h 30m
- First bus
- 2:45 AM
- Last bus
- 10:10 PM
- Standard fare
- $20
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Greyhound aren't listed here.
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:45 AM New | 4:20 AM | 1h 35m | Daily | Albert Lea E Main St to Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 2:45 AM | 4:30 AM | 1h 45m | Daily | Albert Lea to Minneapolis | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 7:00 AM | 9:50 AM | 2h 50m | Daily | Albert Lea to Minneapolis | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $20Book (carrier website) |
| 3:35 PM | 5:50 PM | 2h 15m | Daily | Albert Lea to Minneapolis | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $20Book (carrier website) |
| 10:10 PM | 11:40 PM | 1h 30m | Daily | Albert Lea to Minneapolis | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
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Where to catch the bus in Albert Lea
Where the bus stops in Minneapolis
Return trip: Minneapolis to Albert Lea
Questions
How long is the bus from Albert Lea to Minneapolis?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 30 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 45 minutes.
How much is the bus from Albert Lea to Minneapolis?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $20. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Greyhound aren't listed here; check its website.
What time is the first bus from Albert Lea to Minneapolis?
The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:10 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Albert Lea to Minneapolis?
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Albert Lea?
Buses to Minneapolis leave from Albert Lea bus stop and Albert Lea E Main St.