What is the cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Detroit Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Minnesota to Detroit Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Detroit Lakes is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 32m and costs $140 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Minnesota and Detroit Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Minnesota and Detroit Lakes?

No, there is no direct train from Minnesota station to Detroit Lakes station. However, there are services departing from U.S. Bank Stadium Station and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Minnesota to Detroit Lakes?

The distance between Minnesota and Detroit Lakes is 212 miles. The road distance is 196.5 miles.

How do I travel from Minnesota to Detroit Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Minnesota to Detroit Lakes without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $30 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Minnesota to Detroit Lakes?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Minnesota to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minnesota to Detroit Lakes bus from?

Minnesota to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.

Where do I catch the Minnesota to Detroit Lakes train from?

Minnesota to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.

Train or bus from Minnesota to Detroit Lakes?

The best way to get from Minnesota to Detroit Lakes is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $130 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Minnesota to Detroit Lakes bus arrive?

Minnesota to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.

Where does the Minnesota to Detroit Lakes train arrive?

Minnesota to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Minnesota to Detroit Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Detroit Lakes is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Minnesota to Detroit Lakes.

Where can I stay near Detroit Lakes?

There are 21+ hotels available in Detroit Lakes.

Minnesota to Detroit Lakes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Minnesota to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
5h 34m
$33–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson 927
2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus Jefferson 829
5h 40m
$20–128
Drive 195.3 mi
1. Drive from Minneapolis to Detroit Lakescar 195.3 mi
4h
$36–52
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
3h 32m
$143–484

Minnesota to Detroit Lakes by tram and train (Amtrak)

22Weekly Services

5h 34mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 210.6 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 $30–70 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes via Brainerd in around 5h 40m.

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