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How to get fromDetroit Lakes to Saint Paulby train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    4h 6m
    $65–140

  2. Drive 206.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paulcar car 206.6 mi
    4h 8m
    $38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson 830 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 928
    6h 45m
    $72–104

  4. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane FAR - MSP
    2h 49m
    $185–713

  5. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BRD - MSP
    5h 5m
    $95–393

Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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 $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to St. Paul via Brainerd in around 6h 45m.

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