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How to get fromElk River to Detroit Lakesby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Elk River to Detroit Lakes by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Maple Grove to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson Lines 927 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus Jefferson 829a / ...
    5h 30m
    $117–157

  2. Drive 168.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elk River to Detroit Lakescar car 168.1 mi
    3h 25m
    $31–45

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus bus 882
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    6h 33m
    $79–156

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus 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
    4h 24m
    $154–456

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 225.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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.

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