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How to get fromDetroit Lakes Station to Lakevilleby train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit Lakes Station to Lakeville by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    6h 39m
    $68–138

  2. Drive 221.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Lakes Station to Lakevillecar car 221.2 mi
    4h 25m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson Lines 830
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 928
    8h 4m
    $69–103

  4. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes Station to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane FAR - MSP
    4h 8m
    $187–767

  5. Drive to Thief River Falls, fly

    1. Drive from Detroit Lakes Station to Thief River Falls (TVF)car car
    2. Fly from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane TVF - MSP
    5h 17m
    $172–273

  6. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BRD - MSP
    6h 23m
    $98–407

  7. Train to Grand Forks International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Grand Forks Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GFK - MSP
    6h 56m
    $110–473

Detroit Lakes Station to Lakeville by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Detroit Lakes Station, MN, USA and Lakeville, MN, 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 Lakeville Cedar P&R via Brainerd, Minneapolis, and Marquette Av S at 7 St S SW corner in around 8h 4m.

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