There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
4h 40m$66–135Drive 199.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 199.5 mi
4h 12m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 830
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
7h 29m$71–105Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly
- 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
3h 1m$187–765Drive 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
4h 11m$171–270Bus 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
5h 17m$97–404
Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Brainerd, 5th St Transit Center Gate B and Union Depot & Sibley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Lakes station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Detroit Lakes and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 208 miles. The road distance is 200.7 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.
Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, 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 Marshall & Otis Station via Brainerd, 5th St Transit Center Gate B, Union Depot & Wacouta Station, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 7h 29m.
- 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
- 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
- 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 Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
There are 586+ hotels available in Minneapolis–Saint Paul.