There are 4 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Fargo by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
1h 7m$14–25Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus Jefferson 829
1h 20m$4–50Drive 45.7 mi
- Drive from Detroit Lakes to Fargocar 45.7 mi
52 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargotaxi 45.7 mi
52 min$85–110
Detroit Lakes to Fargo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Fargo is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Fargo is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $8 - $13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Lakes and arriving at Fargo. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station station and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Detroit Lakes and Fargo is 49 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Fargo without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $14 - $25.
The train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Fargo Amtrak Station takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Detroit Lakes to Fargo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.
Detroit Lakes to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Fargo is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $14 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $50 and takes 1h 20m.
What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Fargo Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $14–25 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargo 5 times a week. Tickets cost $4–50 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Lakes to Fargo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Detroit Lakes to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fargo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes to Fargo is 46 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Detroit Lakes to Fargo.
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