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

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Whitefish by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane FAR - FCA
    6h 34m
    $348–1,155

  2. Drive 998.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Lakes to Whitefishcar car 998.3 mi
    16h 5m
    $183–264

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    20h
    $280–650

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fargo to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus bus
    23h 29m
    $272–394

  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 Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane BRD - FCA
    8h 42m
    $207–714

  6. Train to Grand Forks International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Grand Forks Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane GFK - FCA
    9h 22m
    $211–735

Detroit Lakes to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 876.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $280–650 and the journey takes 20h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to Whitefish via Fargo, Billings, and Whitefish in around 23h 29m.

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