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How to get fromAlbert Lea to Detroit Lakesby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Albert Lea to Detroit Lakes by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    6h 36m
    $104–195

  2. Drive 292.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albert Lea to Detroit Lakescar car 292.4 mi
    5h 32m
    $54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    8h 18m
    $104–160

  4. Bus, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MSP - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    4h 46m
    $179–495

  5. Bus, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MSP - BRD
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    7h 1m
    $130–435

  6. Bus, fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane MSP - GFK
    3. Take the train from Grand Forks Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 27m
    $145–504

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 299.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a vehicle from Albert Lea to Detroit Lakes via Albert Lea, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 8h 18m.

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