Cheap bus tickets from Sioux Falls to Albert Lea
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Sioux Falls to Albert Lea Bus Schedule
Bus from Sioux Falls to Albert Lea: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Sioux Falls to Albert Lea. Traveling by bus from Sioux Falls to Albert Lea usually takes around 6 hours and 40 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 168 mi (271 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $83.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Sioux Falls to Albert Lea?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Sioux Falls 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 | 6h 40m | $119.50 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Sioux Falls to Albert Lea from $83. There are 2 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from Sioux Falls to Albert Lea and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Albert Lea. In Sioux Falls, Jefferson Lines departs to Albert Lea from 4110 W Maple St . In Albert Lea, Jefferson Lines arrives at Love's Truck Stop .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Sioux Falls to Albert Lea takes 6 hours and 40 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Albert Lea in 3 hours and 20 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Sioux Falls to Albert Lea
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 168 miles from Sioux Falls to Albert Lea. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 20 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.
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Sioux Falls to Albert Lea, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Sioux Falls?
Main departure station: 4110 W Maple St
Most buses depart from the main station in Sioux Falls.
All bus stations in Sioux Falls:
4110 W Maple St
Where does the bus arrive in Albert Lea?
Main arrival station: Love's Truck Stop
All buses from Sioux Falls arrive at one main station in Albert Lea.
All bus stations in Albert Lea:
Love's Truck Stop
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