There are 3 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Pine River by bus, car, train, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 830
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Pine Riverbus Jefferson Lines 927
4h 5m$51–71Drive 84.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Lakes to Pine Rivercar 84.5 mi
1h 55m$16–23Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Staples Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the taxi from Staples Station to Pine Rivertaxi
2h 9m$120–161
Detroit Lakes to Pine River by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Pine River is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Pine River is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Lakes to Pine River. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes and arriving at Pine River via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Detroit Lakes and Pine River is 125 miles. The road distance is 85 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Pine River without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Detroit Lakes to Pine River, including transfers.
Detroit Lakes to Pine River bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.
Detroit Lakes to Pine River bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes to Pine River is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Detroit Lakes to Pine River.
There are 68+ hotels available in Pine River.
What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Pine River, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to Pine River via Brainerd in around 4h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Staples Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- 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 Pine River
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $19–27
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $100–120
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