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How to get fromLa Crosse to Detroit Lakesby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from La Crosse to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    7h 2m
    $100–220

  2. Drive 341.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to Detroit Lakescar car 341.7 mi
    6h 51m
    $63–91

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    10h 25m
    $114–166

  4. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    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
    6h 39m
    $184–527

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 966 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    8h 3m
    $109–201

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochester, MNbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane RST - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    7h 59m
    $208–749

  7. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    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
    8h 54m
    $135–467

  8. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    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
    9h 20m
    $150–536

La Crosse to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Detroit Lakes via St. Paul and Brainerd in around 10h 25m.

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