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How to get fromEau Claire to Detroit Lakesby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Eau Claire to Detroit Lakes by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to U of MN Campusbus bus Madison
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    7h 49m
    $95–178

  2. Drive 286.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eau Claire to Detroit Lakescar car 286.3 mi
    5h 32m
    $53–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    9h 22m
    $93–137

  4. Bus, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MSP - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    5h 29m
    $168–486

  5. Bus, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MSP - BRD
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    7h 43m
    $119–416

  6. Bus, fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane MSP - GFK
    3. Take the train from Grand Forks Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 9m
    $134–485

Eau Claire to Detroit Lakes by bus, tram, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Eau Claire, WI, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Detroit Lakes via Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington, American & Thunderbird Station, 7th St & Hennepin Station, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 9h 22m.

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