There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
4h 6m$110–180Drive 206.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paulcar 206.6 mi
4h 8m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 830
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
6h 51m$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
2h 45m$145–493Drive 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
3h 59m$169–268Bus 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 1m$99–422
Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $140 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes and arriving at Rice Park Station via Brainerd and 5th St Transit Center Gate B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Detroit Lakes and Saint Paul is 202 miles. The road distance is 207.8 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $110 - $180.
The train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis takes 4h 6m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.
Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to Rice Park Station via Brainerd and 5th St Transit Center Gate B in around 6h 51m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- 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
- $110–180
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul.
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