There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Tomah by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or train
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 Tomah Amtraktrain Empire Builder
7h 49m$200–320Drive 366.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Lakes to Tomahcar 366.3 mi
6h 48m$65–94Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Tomahbus
10h 35m$106–160Taxi, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, drive
- Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane FAR - CWA
- Drive from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Tomahcar
7h 28m$162–472Taxi, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Tomah Amtraktrain
7h 13m$240–663
Detroit Lakes to Tomah by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Tomah is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Tomah is to drive which takes 6h 48m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Lakes to Tomah. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes and arriving at Tomah via Brainerd and Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station station and arriving at Tomah Amtrak. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Detroit Lakes and Tomah is 373 miles. The road distance is 368.5 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Tomah without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $200 - $320.
The train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Tomah Amtrak takes 7h 49m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Detroit Lakes to Tomah bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.
Detroit Lakes to Tomah train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Tomah is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $200 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Tomah, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Tomah Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $200–320 and the journey takes 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to Tomah via Brainerd, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Tomah in around 10h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Tomah Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Tomah Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Tomah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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Booking & Getting There
Detroit Lakes to Tomah bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Detroit Lakes to Tomah train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tomah Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes to Tomah is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Detroit Lakes to Tomah.
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