There are 4 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Fargo by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Moorhead - MNSUbus Jefferson 829a
1h 5m$22–35Drive 45.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Lakes to Fargocar 45.7 mi
53 min$9–13Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
1h 7m$16–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargotaxi 45.7 mi
53 min$85–110
Detroit Lakes to Fargo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Fargo is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Fargo is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $8 - $13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Lakes and arriving at Moorhead - MNSU. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station station and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Detroit Lakes and Fargo is 45 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Fargo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $22 - $35.
The bus from Detroit Lakes to Moorhead - MNSU takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Detroit Lakes to Fargo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.
Detroit Lakes to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Fargo is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 1h 7m.
What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Detroit Lakes to Moorhead - MNSU once daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Fargo Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Moorhead - MNSU
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Lakes to Fargo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Moorhead - MNSU station.
Detroit Lakes to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fargo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes to Fargo is 46 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Detroit Lakes to Fargo.
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