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How to get fromDenver to Detroit Lakesby plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Denver to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane DEN - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    4h 36m
    $160–470

  2. Drive 868.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Denver to Detroit Lakescar car 868.9 mi
    15h 28m
    $159–229

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    22h 45m
    $194–419

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    31h 41m
    $414–928

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    22h 45m
    $194–419

Denver to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration31h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$414Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Denver to Detroit Lakes via Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Fargo in around 22h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 31h 41m.

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