There are 8 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly
best- 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
2h 9m$183–760Drive 204.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis Airport (MSP)car 204.9 mi
4h 16m$38–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
4h 47m$66–135Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 830
- Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
6h 40m$92–104Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis-MSP204.9 mi
4h 16mDrive 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
3h 19m$167–265Bus 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
4h 25m$93–399Train to Grand Forks International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Grand Forks Stationtrain
- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane GFK - MSP
4h 58m$105–465
Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis Airport (MSP). However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes and arriving at Minneapolis / St Paul Airport via Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Lakes station to Minneapolis Airport (MSP). However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Detroit Lakes and Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 275 miles. The road distance is 206.1 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis Airport (MSP), including transfers.
Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.
Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $110 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport via Brainerd and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd in around 6h 40m.
- 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
- $40–330
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Thief River Falls to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
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
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Grand Forks Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- 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 Detroit Lakes to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis-MSP
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
There are 518+ hotels available in Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Lakes and Minneapolis Airport (MSP). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.