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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Builder
    5h 57m
    $75–128

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to BrainerdbusJefferson 927
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit LakesbusJefferson 829
    7h 29m
    $21–132

  3. Drive 194.5 mi

    1. Drive from Hopkins to Detroit Lakescar194.5 mi
    3h 54m
    $36–52

  4. Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)planeMSP - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
    4h 42m
    $285–1,416

  5. Fly to Thief River Falls, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)planeMSP - TVF
    2. Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Detroit Lakescar
    5h 56m
    $107–242

Hopkins to Detroit Lakes by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Hopkins, MN, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 7 & Williston Rd to Detroit Lakes via 2nd Ave S & 10th St - Stop Group H, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 7h 29m.

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