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

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Winona by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Winonatrain train Empire Builder
    6h 27m
    $85–190

  2. Drive 312.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Lakes to Winonacar car 312.4 mi
    6h 19m
    $57–83

  3. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain train
    5h 54m
    $214–828

  4. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Rochester (RST)plane plane FAR - RST
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Winona St. Universitybus bus
    7h 41m
    $196–735

  5. Drive to Thief River Falls, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Detroit Lakes to Thief River Falls (TVF)car car
    2. Fly from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane TVF - MSP
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain train
    7h 5m
    $198–333

  6. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain train
    8h 9m
    $123–477

  7. Train to Grand Forks International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Grand Forks Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GFK - MSP
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain train
    8h 42m
    $132–538

Detroit Lakes to Winona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Winona twice daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 6h 27m.

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