SD → MN · about 494 miles
Rapid City to Albert Lea bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from Rapid City to Albert Lea. The fastest takes 9 hours 45 minutes; every bus leaves at 11:20 AM. The standard fare is $168 one way.
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- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 9h 45m
- Leaves at
- 11:20 AM
- Standard fare
- $168
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 Rapid City and arrives at Albert Lea. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:20 AM | 10:05 PM | 9h 45m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Rapid City Where you get off in Albert Lea The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Rapid City
- Rapid City Jefferson Lines bus stop Map of Rapid City Jefferson Lines bus stop (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Albert Lea
Return trip: Albert Lea to Rapid City
Questions
How long is the bus from Rapid City to Albert Lea?
The fastest direct bus takes 9 hours 45 minutes.
How much is the bus from Rapid City to Albert Lea?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $168. 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 Rapid City to Albert Lea?
Every departure is at 11:20 AM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Rapid City to Albert Lea?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Rapid City?
Buses to Albert Lea leave from Rapid City Jefferson Lines bus stop.