There are 3 ways to get from Detroit Lakes Station to Alexandria by bus, car, train, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 829
- Take the bus from Fargo to Alexandriabus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
4h 21m$70–97Drive 80.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Lakes Station to Alexandriacar 80.1 mi
1h 44m$15–22Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Staples Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the taxi from Staples Station to Alexandriataxi
2h 24m$149–200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes Station to Alexandria is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes Station to Alexandria is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Lakes Station to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes and arriving at Alexandria via Fargo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Detroit Lakes Station and Alexandria is 165 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes Station to Alexandria without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Detroit Lakes Station to Alexandria, including transfers.
Detroit Lakes Station to Alexandria bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.
Detroit Lakes Station to Alexandria bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Alexandria is 1h behind Detroit Lakes Station. It is currently 12:01 PM in Detroit Lakes Station and 11:01 AM in Alexandria.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes Station to Alexandria is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Detroit Lakes Station to Alexandria.
What companies run services between Detroit Lakes Station, MN, USA and Alexandria, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to Alexandria via Fargo and Alexandria in around 4h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Staples Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Fargo to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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