There are 4 ways to get from Fargo to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
58 min$14–25Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus Jefferson 830
1h 30m$4–50Drive 45.7 mi
- Drive from Fargo to Detroit Lakescar 45.7 mi
52 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fargo to Detroit Lakestaxi 45.7 mi
52 min$85–110
Fargo to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)
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 Fargo and arriving at Detroit Lakes. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fargo Amtrak Station station and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Fargo and Detroit Lakes is 49 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Detroit Lakes without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs $14 - $25.
The train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station takes 58 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Fargo to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo 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 train which takes 58 min and costs $14 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $50 and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $14–25 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakes 5 times a week. Tickets cost $4–50 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- 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 Fargo to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- 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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