MN → MN · about 28 miles
Minneapolis to Forest Lake bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from Minneapolis to Forest Lake. The fastest takes 1 hour 30 minutes; every bus leaves at 12:30 PM. The standard fare is $32 one way.
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- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 1h 30m
- Leaves at
- 12:30 PM
- Standard fare
- $32
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.
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Minneapolis (Mall of America) and arrives at Forest Lake. 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 | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 1h 30m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Minneapolis Where you get off in Forest Lake The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Minneapolis
Where the bus stops in Forest Lake
- Forest Lake Jefferson Lines bus stop Map of Forest Lake Jefferson Lines bus stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Forest Lake to Minneapolis
Questions
How long is the bus from Minneapolis to Forest Lake?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
How much is the bus from Minneapolis to Forest Lake?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $32. 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.
What time is the first bus from Minneapolis to Forest Lake?
Every departure is at 12:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Minneapolis to Forest Lake?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Minneapolis?
Buses to Forest Lake leave from Minneapolis (Mall of America).