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

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

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  1. Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Hector International Airport (FAR)planePDX - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
    8h 6m
    $593–2,513

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Detroit Lakes Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Builder
    33h 42m
    $140–450

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus
    4. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
    5. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
    6. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
    37h 24m
    $187–549

  4. Drive 1,483.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Detroit Lakescar1,483.2 mi
    24h
    $271–391

  5. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planePDX - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
    12h 49m
    $181–788

  6. Fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)planePDX - GFK
    2. Take the train from Grand Forks Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
    12h 8m
    $189–792

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planePDX - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 21m
    $230–986

Portland to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration33h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–450 and the journey takes 33h 42m.

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