There are 4 ways to get from Staples to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Staples Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak StationEmpire Builder
56 min$8–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Staples to Detroit LakesJefferson 829
1h 10m$6–50Drive 63 mi
- Drive from Staples to Detroit Lakes63 mi
1h 17m$12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Staples to Detroit Lakes63 mi
1h 17m$140–170
Staples to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staples to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Staples to Detroit Lakes is to train which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Staples and arriving at Detroit Lakes. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Staples Station station and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Staples and Detroit Lakes is 62 miles. The road distance is 63.4 miles.
The best way to get from Staples to Detroit Lakes without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $60.
The train from Staples Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station takes 56 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Staples to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Staples station.
Staples to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Staples Station.
The best way to get from Staples to Detroit Lakes is to train which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $50 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–60 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Staples to Detroit Lakes once daily. Tickets cost $6–50 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Staples Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16–27
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $8–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $10–85
- Business Class
- $18–170
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Staples to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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More Questions & Answers
Staples to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Detroit Lakes station.
Staples to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staples to Detroit Lakes is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Staples to Detroit Lakes.
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