The average train between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Detroit takes 19h 38m and the fastest train takes 14h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit. 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 twice daily between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Detroit. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Minneapolis–Saint Paul is at 11:15 AM which arrives into Detroit at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Depot Station and take an average of 19h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station and arriving at Detroit station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 38m.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit train services, operated by Metro Transit, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit train services, operated by Metro Transit, arrive at Detroit station.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Detroit is 866.7 km. The road distance is 1,119 km.
You can take a vehicle from Raymond Ave Station to Detroit via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 19m.