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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle 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 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 33m
    $206–596

  2. Fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    11h 53m
    $162–605

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station 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
    29h 55m
    $325–522

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    33h 32m
    $500–1,100

  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 Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    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 6m
    $167–546

  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 48m
    $248–2,449

Seattle to Detroit Lakes by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$325Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,256.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Detroit Lakes via Spokane Station, Spokane, Billings, and Fargo in around 29h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,100 and the journey takes 33h 32m.

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