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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane PDX - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    7h 54m
    $203–663

  2. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane PDX - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    10h 1m
    $164–573

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Fargobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    32h 10m
    $327–493

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    33h 42m
    $500–1,100

  5. Drive 1,483.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Detroit Lakescar car 1,483.2 mi
    24h 12m
    $271–391

  6. Fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane PDX - GFK
    2. Take the train from Grand Forks Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 3m
    $169–652

  7. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane PDX - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 19m
    $245–586

Portland to Detroit Lakes by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,289.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Detroit Lakes via Spokane Station, Spokane, Billings, and Fargo in around 32h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,100 and the journey takes 33h 42m.

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