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How to get fromDetroit Lakes to Glacier National Parkby taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Glacier National Park by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane FAR - FCA
    6h 49m
    $378–1,295

  2. Drive 974.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Lakes to Apgar Visitor Centercar car 974.6 mi
    15h 35m
    $178–257

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Essex Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    18h 38m
    $300–650

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fargo to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Whitefish to Glacier National Parktaxi taxi
    24h 24m
    $373–522

  5. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane BRD - FCA
    9h 17m
    $238–754

  6. Train to Grand Forks International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Grand Forks Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane GFK - FCA
    9h 26m
    $245–780

Detroit Lakes to Glacier National Park by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 889.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Glacier National Park, MT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Essex Station twice daily. Tickets cost $300–650 and the journey takes 18h 38m.

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