There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to New Hope 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
6h 18m$68–137Drive 188.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Lakes to New Hopecar 188.3 mi
3h 49m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 830
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
7h 47m$69–102Taxi 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
4h 15m$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
5h 24m$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
6h 30m$97–404
Detroit Lakes to New Hope by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes to New Hope is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes to New Hope is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Lakes to New Hope. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes and arriving at Winnetka Ave N & 45th 1/2 Ave N via Brainerd and 7th St & Hennepin Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Lakes station to New Hope station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station and arriving at Nicollet Mall Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Detroit Lakes and New Hope is 220 miles. The road distance is 189.4 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to New Hope without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Detroit Lakes to New Hope, including transfers.
Detroit Lakes to New Hope bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.
Detroit Lakes to New Hope train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to New Hope is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and New Hope, 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 Winnetka Ave N & 45th 1/2 Ave N via Brainerd, Minneapolis, and 7th St & Hennepin Station in around 7h 47m.
- 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 New Hope bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Detroit Lakes to New Hope train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes to New Hope is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Detroit Lakes to New Hope.
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