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How to get fromDes Moines to Detroit Lakesby plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane DSM - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    4h 29m
    $178–561

  2. Drive 438.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Detroit Lakescar car 438.4 mi
    7h 53m
    $80–116

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    9h 33m
    $120–209

  4. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane DSM - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    8h 16m
    $129–491

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    12h 56m
    $101–168

Des Moines to Detroit Lakes by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Detroit Lakes via Minneapolis and Brainerd in around 12h 56m.

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