There are 6 ways to get from Colorado to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Denver, taxi
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane DEN - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
5h 1m$178–543Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
25h 1m$120–333Bus
- Take the bus from Denver to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus
21h 40m$139–425Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
31h 41m$208–572Drive 868.9 mi
- Drive from Denver to Detroit Lakescar 868.9 mi
15h 26m$159–229Fly from Colorado Springs Airport, taxi
- Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane COS - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
7h 11m$194–714
Colorado to Detroit Lakes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colorado to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Colorado to Detroit Lakes is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 1m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Colorado to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Omaha, Sioux Falls and Fargo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Colorado to Detroit Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 41m.
The distance between Colorado and Detroit Lakes is 706 miles. The road distance is 873.9 miles.
The best way to get from Colorado to Detroit Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 21h 40m and costs $130 - $430.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Colorado to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.
Colorado to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Denver station.
Colorado to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Colorado to Detroit Lakes is to bus which takes 21h 40m and costs $130 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $600 and takes 31h 41m.
What companies run services between Colorado, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Denver to Detroit Lakes via Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Fargo in around 21h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 31h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Denver to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Hector International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Denver to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Denver to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $95–140
- Flexible Fares
- $130–190
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux Falls to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
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More Questions & Answers
Colorado to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Omaha station.
Detroit Lakes is 1h ahead of Colorado. It is currently 2:45 PM in Colorado and 3:45 PM in Detroit Lakes.
Colorado to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colorado to Detroit Lakes is 874 miles. It takes approximately 15h 26m to drive from Colorado to Detroit Lakes.
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