There are 3 ways to get from Alexandria to Detroit Lakes by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Alexandria to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 937
- Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus Jefferson Lines 830
4h 11m$69–100Drive 79.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alexandria to Detroit Lakescar 79.8 mi
1h 43m$15–21Taxi, train (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Alexandria to Staples Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Staples Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
2h 20m$154–205
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Detroit Lakes is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Fargo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Alexandria and Detroit Lakes is 160 miles. The road distance is 80.2 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Detroit Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Alexandria to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.
Alexandria to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Alexandria station.
Alexandria to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Detroit Lakes is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Alexandria to Detroit Lakes.
There are 20+ hotels available in Detroit Lakes.
What companies run services between Alexandria, MN, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Alexandria to Detroit Lakes via Alexandria and Fargo in around 4h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Staples Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Alexandria to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $22–35
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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