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Owatonna to Albert Lea Bus Schedule
Bus from Owatonna to Albert Lea: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Owatonna to Albert Lea. Traveling by bus from Owatonna to Albert Lea usually takes around 33 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 30 minutes.
| Distance | 31 mi (50 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $29.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Owatonna to Albert Lea?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Owatonna to Albert Lea that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Jefferson Lines usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 3 | 0h 34m | $29.00 |
| Tornado Bus | 1 | 0h 30m | $170.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Owatonna to Albert Lea from $29. There are 3 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from Owatonna to Albert Lea and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Albert Lea. In Owatonna, Jefferson Lines departs to Albert Lea from Burger King . In Albert Lea, Jefferson Lines arrives at Love's Truck Stop .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Owatonna to Albert Lea takes 0 hours and 34 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Albert Lea in 0 hours and 30 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Owatonna to Albert Lea
The bus takes an average of 33 minutes to cover the 31 miles from Owatonna to Albert Lea. However, the fastest bus only takes 30 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Owatonna to Albert Lea, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Owatonna?
Main departure station: Burger King
Owatonna has two bus stations with service to Albert Lea.
All bus stations in Owatonna:
Burger King
KWIK TRIP Gas Station #403
Where does the bus arrive in Albert Lea?
Main arrival station: Love's Truck Stop
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Albert Lea.
All bus stations in Albert Lea:
Love's Truck Stop
Talamantes Grocery/ Petro Gas Station
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