There are 6 ways to get from Blaine 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 6m$64–144Drive 188.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Blaine to Detroit Lakescar 188.7 mi
3h 50m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus Jefferson Lines 829
7h 9m$67–102Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi
- 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
3h 58m$139–454Fly to Thief River Falls, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane MSP - TVF
- Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Detroit Lakescar
5h 16m$171–270Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
6h 11m$95–394
Blaine to Detroit Lakes by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blaine to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Blaine to Detroit Lakes is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Blaine to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from Foley Blvd Park & Ride and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Blaine 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 6m.
The distance between Blaine and Detroit Lakes is 225 miles. The road distance is 189.8 miles.
The best way to get from Blaine to Detroit Lakes without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Blaine to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.
Blaine to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Blaine to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Blaine to Detroit Lakes is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Blaine, MN, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foley Blvd Park & Ride to Detroit Lakes via Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 7h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Thief River Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
- 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
Blaine to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Blaine to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blaine to Detroit Lakes is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Blaine to Detroit Lakes.
There are 25+ hotels available in Detroit Lakes.