What is the cheapest way to get from Dallas to Detroit Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 18h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dallas to Detroit Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Dallas to Detroit Lakes is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 2m and costs $180 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Dallas and Detroit Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from Southwest Medical District/Parkland and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Dallas and Detroit Lakes?

No, there is no direct train from Dallas to Detroit Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 7m.

How far is it from Dallas to Detroit Lakes?

The distance between Dallas and Detroit Lakes is 1047 miles. The road distance is 1073.3 miles.

How do I travel from Dallas to Detroit Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Dallas to Detroit Lakes without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 29h 25m and costs $210 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Dallas to Detroit Lakes?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Dallas to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dallas to Detroit Lakes bus from?

Dallas to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dallas Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dallas to Detroit Lakes train from?

Dallas to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.

Train or bus from Dallas to Detroit Lakes?

The best way to get from Dallas to Detroit Lakes is to bus via Kansas City which takes 29h 25m and costs $210 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 35h 7m.

Where does the Dallas to Detroit Lakes bus arrive?

Dallas to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Where does the Dallas to Detroit Lakes train arrive?

Dallas to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Dallas to Detroit Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Detroit Lakes is 1073 miles. It takes approximately 18h 44m to drive from Dallas to Detroit Lakes.

How do I get a train ticket from Dallas to Detroit Lakes?

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Where can I stay near Detroit Lakes?

There are 20+ hotels available in Detroit Lakes.

Dallas to Detroit Lakes - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, taxi
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1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane DFW - FAR
2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
6h 2m
$188–563
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Minneapolisbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
4. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
29h 25m
$218–393
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
35h 7m
$504–1,058
Drive 1,067.1 mi
1. Drive from Dallas to Detroit Lakescar 1,067.1 mi
18h 44m
$195–282
Fly from Dallas, taxi
1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane DAL - FAR
2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
7h 37m
$196–576
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
4. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
29h 45m
$258–403

Dallas to Detroit Lakes by bus

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29h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,041.1 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to Detroit Lakes via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 29h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 35h 7m.

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