The train between Detroit Lakes and Minneapolis takes 5h. There is at least one train per day from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Detroit Lakes and Minneapolis. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Detroit Lakes is at 4:27 AM which arrives into Minneapolis at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at St. Paul-Minneapolis and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes station and arriving at Minneapolis station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The distance between Detroit Lakes and Minneapolis is 285.7 km. The road distance is 339 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 6m.
