There are 4 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Elk River by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
- Take the taxi from Target Field Station Platform 2 to Elk Rivertaxi
5h 41m$144–236Drive 168.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Lakes to Elk Rivercar 168.1 mi
3h 27m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 830
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Maple Grovebus Jefferson Lines 928
6h 5m$122–169Taxi, fly, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus
4h 14m$173–520
Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Elk River is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Elk River is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Lakes to Elk River. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes and arriving at Maple Grove via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Detroit Lakes and Elk River is 242 miles. The road distance is 169.1 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Elk River without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 41m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Detroit Lakes to Elk River, including transfers.
Detroit Lakes to Elk River bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.
Detroit Lakes to Elk River bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes to Elk River is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Detroit Lakes to Elk River.
There are 24+ hotels available in Elk River.
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 6h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
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 Maple Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
Blue & White Taxi
- Phone
- +1 612-333-3333
- Website
- blueandwhitetaxi.com
MSP Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +1 952-888-8294
- Website
- mspairporttaxi.com
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