There are 4 ways to get from Anoka to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
6h 27m$69–144Drive 180.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anoka to Detroit Lakescar 180.2 mi
3h 39m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus Jefferson 829a
7h 31m$67–102Line 888 bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Anoka Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
4h 19m$144–444
Anoka to Detroit Lakes by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anoka to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Anoka to Detroit Lakes is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Anoka to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from Anoka Park & Ride and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Anoka station to Detroit Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Nicollet Mall Station and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Anoka and Detroit Lakes is 233 miles. The road distance is 181.3 miles.
The best way to get from Anoka to Detroit Lakes without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Anoka to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.
Anoka to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Anoka to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Anoka to Detroit Lakes is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Anoka, MN, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anoka Park & Ride to Detroit Lakes via Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 7h 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- metrotransit.org
Bus from Anoka Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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More Questions & Answers
Anoka to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Anoka to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anoka to Detroit Lakes is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Anoka to Detroit Lakes.
There are 19+ hotels available in Detroit Lakes.