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How to get fromDetroit Lakes to Elk Riverby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Elk River by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson 830 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Maple Grovebus bus Jefferson 928 / ...
    5h 55m
    $117–159

  2. Drive 168.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Detroit Lakes to Elk Rivercar car 168.1 mi
    3h 27m
    $31–45

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Elk River Park & Ridebus bus 882
    6h 51m
    $78–148

  4. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane FAR - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus bus
    4h 19m
    $209–742

Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Detroit Lakes to Elk River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Elk River, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to Elk River via Brainerd and Maple Grove in around 5h 55m.

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