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How to get fromDetroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly, line 9 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DTW - MSP
    2. Take the bus from 46th St Station & Gate H to 42nd Ave S & 34th St Ebus bus
    4h 36m
    $476–1,207

  2. Drive 685 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 685 mi
    11h 17m
    $125–181

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    14h 11m
    $221–457

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    14h 47m
    $142–210

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    19h 10m
    $178–298

Detroit to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 553.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Marshall & Otis Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 14h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Marshall & Otis Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 14h 47m.

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