There are 4 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to North Dakota by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
1h 7m$15–35Drive 45.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Lakes to Fargocar 45.7 mi
53 min$9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Moorhead - MNSUbus Jefferson 829a / ...
1h 35m$24–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargotaxi 45.7 mi
53 min$85–110
Detroit Lakes to North Dakota by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes to North Dakota is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes to North Dakota is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Lakes to North Dakota. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes and arriving at Gtc via Shelter 128. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
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 North Dakota is 49 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to North Dakota without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $15 - $35.
The train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Fargo Amtrak Station takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Detroit Lakes to North Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.
Detroit Lakes to North Dakota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to North Dakota is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $15 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and North Dakota, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Fargo Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Detroit Lakes to Moorhead - MNSU twice daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- $15–35
- 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
- Twice 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 North Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Moorhead - MNSU station.
Detroit Lakes to North Dakota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fargo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes to North Dakota is 46 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Detroit Lakes to North Dakota.
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