There are 4 ways to get from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minnesota by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAR - MSP
2h 37m$184–761Drive 196.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minneapoliscar 196.1 mi
4h 2m$36–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
4h 54m$66–134Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 830
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
6h 15m$67–99
Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minnesota by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minnesota is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minnesota is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes and arriving at Minneapolis via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station station to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station and arriving at U.S. Bank Stadium Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station and Minnesota is 282 miles. The road distance is 197.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minnesota, including transfers.
Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.
Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minnesota is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station, MN, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis via Brainerd in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minnesota is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minnesota.
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