There are 4 ways to get from Elk River to Detroit Lakes by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus Jefferson Lines 829
5h 30m$125–166Drive 168.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elk River to Detroit Lakescar 168.1 mi
3h 25m$31–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus 882
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
6h 30m$67–141Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus
- 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
4h 42m$157–490
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elk River to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Elk River to Detroit Lakes is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Elk River to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from Maple Grove and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Elk River and Detroit Lakes is 227 miles. The road distance is 169.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elk River to Detroit Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Elk River to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.
Elk River to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
Elk River to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk River to Detroit Lakes is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Elk River to Detroit Lakes.
There are 33+ hotels available in Detroit Lakes.
What companies run services between Elk River, MN, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elk River to Detroit Lakes via Maple Grove and Brainerd in around 5h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Maple Grove to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- 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
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