There are 4 ways to get from Fargo to Detroit Lakes by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Detroit Lakesbus Jefferson 830
55 min$22–35Drive 45.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Detroit Lakescar 45.7 mi
52 min$9–13Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
58 min$13–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fargo to Detroit Lakestaxi 45.7 mi
52 min$85–110
Fargo to Detroit Lakes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Detroit Lakes is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $8 - $13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Moorhead - MNSU and arriving at Detroit Lakes. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fargo Amtrak Station station and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Fargo and Detroit Lakes is 45 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Detroit Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs $22 - $35.
The bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Detroit Lakes takes 55 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Fargo to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Moorhead - MNSU station.
Fargo to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Detroit Lakes is to bus which takes 55 min and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $30 and takes 58 min.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Detroit Lakes twice daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $13–30 and the journey takes 58 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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
Fargo to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Detroit Lakes station.
Fargo to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Detroit Lakes is 46 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Fargo to Detroit Lakes.
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