There are 4 ways to get from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Saint Paul Union Depotbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Leabus Greyhound US0156
4h 38m$49–72Drive 161.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Cloud to Albert Leacar 161.3 mi
2h 45m$30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Cloud Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Leabus Greyhound US0156
4h 44m$79–118Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
- Take the bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Leabus Jefferson Lines 803
4h 41m$38–55
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea. However, there are services departing from Saint Cloud and arriving at Albert Lea via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Saint Cloud and Albert Lea is 173 miles. The road distance is 162.2 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea, including transfers.
Saint Cloud to Albert Lea bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Saint Cloud station.
Saint Cloud to Albert Lea bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Cloud to Albert Lea is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea.
There are 13+ hotels available in Albert Lea.
What companies run services between Saint Cloud, MN, USA and Albert Lea, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Saint Cloud to Albert Lea via Saint Paul Union Depot and Albert Lea in around 4h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Cloud Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Cloud to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 (320)-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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