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

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Detroit Lakes by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    9h 33m
    $110–209

  2. Drive  438.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Detroit Lakescar car 438.4 mi
    7h 53m
    $80–116

  3. Fly from Des Moines, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane DSM - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    6h
    $184–603

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    12h 1m
    $132–192

  5. Fly from Omaha, taxi

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane OMA - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    7h 12m
    $163–543

Iowa to Detroit Lakes by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Detroit Lakes via St. Paul, Union Depot & Gate A1, 7th St & Hennepin Station, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 12h 1m.

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