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How to get fromDetroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dellsby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    8h 31m
    $130–270

  2. Drive 410.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dellscar car 410.9 mi
    7h 29m
    $75–109

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Cloudbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    11h 12m
    $114–180

  4. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane FAR - MSN
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    7h 20m
    $275–1,018

  5. 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 Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    7h 59m
    $250–853

  6. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane BRD - MSN
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    9h 59m
    $165–568

Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Lakes to Wisconsin Dells via Brainerd, Saint Cloud, and Wisconsin Dells in around 11h 12m.

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