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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Builder
    5h 24m
    $30–110

  2. Drive 251.1 mi

    1. Drive from Red Wing to Detroit Lakescar251.1 mi
    5h 1m
    $46–67

  3. Train, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)planeMSP - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
    5h 7m
    $280–1,441

  4. Train, fly to Thief River Falls, drive

    1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)planeMSP - TVF
    3. Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Detroit Lakescar
    6h 21m
    $102–266

  5. Train, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeMSP - BRD
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
    7h 17m
    $83–456

Red Wing to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)

Calendar22Weekly Trains
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Red Wing, MN, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Red Wing Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 5h 24m.

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