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How to get fromDetroit Lakes to North Dakotaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to North Dakota by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    1h 7m
    $15–35
  2. Drive 45.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Lakes to Fargocar car 45.7 mi
    53 min
    $9–13
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Moorhead - MNSUbus bus Jefferson 829a / ...
    1h 35m
    $24–32
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargotaxi taxi 45.7 mi
    53 min
    $85–110

Detroit Lakes to North Dakota by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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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.

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