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Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis trains

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Trip Overview

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.

5h
Duration
211 mi
Distance
$133
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis train times

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.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit5h • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit5h • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit5h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit5h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Transit5h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 210.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 6m.

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