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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane SEA - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    8h 31m
    $196–596

  2. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane SEA - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    13h 18m
    $129–551

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    33h 32m
    $400–900

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    37h 29m
    $309–749

  5. Drive 1,421.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Detroit Lakescar car 1,421.4 mi
    22h 48m
    $260–375

  6. Fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane SEA - GFK
    2. Take the train from Grand Forks Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 56m
    $147–580

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SEA - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 42m
    $198–829

Seattle to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration33h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$400Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $400–900 and the journey takes 33h 32m.

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