There are 5 ways to get from Duluth to Detroit Lakes by bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Duluth to Brainerdbus Jefferson 929a
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus Jefferson 829a
5h 35m$67–96Drive 194.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Duluth to Detroit Lakescar 194.1 mi
4h 30m$36–52Fly Duluth International Airport to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane DLH - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
6h 11m$141–422Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
6h 2m$186–503Fly Duluth International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane DLH - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
9h 52m$97–362
Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Detroit Lakes is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Duluth to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from Duluth and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Duluth and Detroit Lakes is 211 miles. The road distance is 195.2 miles.
The best way to get from Duluth to Detroit Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Duluth to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.
Duluth to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Duluth station.
Duluth to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duluth to Detroit Lakes is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Duluth to Detroit Lakes.
There are 25+ hotels available in Detroit Lakes.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Duluth to Detroit Lakes via Brainerd in around 5h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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