There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Coon Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
6h 9m$59–125Drive 188.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Lakes to Coon Rapidscar 188.1 mi
3h 53m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 830
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
7h 48m$69–102Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAR - MSP
4h 15m$189–768Drive to Thief River Falls, fly
- Drive from Detroit Lakes to Thief River Falls (TVF)car
- Fly from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane TVF - MSP
5h 30m$173–273Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BRD - MSP
6h 34m$98–417
Detroit Lakes to Coon Rapids by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Coon Rapids is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Coon Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Lakes to Coon Rapids. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes and arriving at East River Rd & Larch St NW via Brainerd and 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Lakes station to Coon Rapids. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Detroit Lakes and Coon Rapids is 224 miles. The road distance is 189.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Coon Rapids without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Detroit Lakes to Coon Rapids, including transfers.
Detroit Lakes to Coon Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.
Detroit Lakes to Coon Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Coon Rapids is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Coon Rapids, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to East River Rd & Larch St NW via Brainerd, Minneapolis, and 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G in around 7h 48m.
- 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
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Lakes to Coon Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Detroit Lakes to Coon Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes to Coon Rapids is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Detroit Lakes to Coon Rapids.
There are 439+ hotels available in Coon Rapids.