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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea. Traveling by bus from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea usually takes around 13 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 138 mi (222 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $102.42 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea. Jefferson Lines is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 2 | 13h 52m | $218.24 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea from $102. There are 2 Jefferson Lines schedules from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Albert Lea. In Saint Cloud, Jefferson Lines departs to Albert Lea from 4325 Clearwater Rd and 2 other stations. In Albert Lea, Jefferson Lines arrives at 2011 East Main St and no other station.
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea takes 13 hours and 52 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Albert Lea in 3 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Albert Lea.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 13 hours and 52 minutes to cover the 222 kilometers from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Saint Cloud?
Main departure station: 4325 Clearwater Rd
Buses to Albert Lea leave from 3 stations in Saint Cloud.
All bus stations in Saint Cloud:
4325 Clearwater Rd
St Cloud State University
510 1st St S
Where does the bus arrive in Albert Lea?
Main arrival station: 2011 East Main St
All buses from Saint Cloud arrive at one main station in Albert Lea.
Bus stations in Albert Lea:
2011 East Main St
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