There are 3 ways to get from Detroit Lakes 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 79.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Lakes to Alexandriacar 79.7 mi
1h 43m$15–21Train, 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$150–201
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Alexandria is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Alexandria is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Lakes 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 and Alexandria is 165 miles. The road distance is 80.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes 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 to Alexandria, including transfers.
Detroit Lakes to Alexandria bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.
Detroit Lakes to Alexandria bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes to Alexandria is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Detroit Lakes to Alexandria.
There are 20+ hotels available in Alexandria.
What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, 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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