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How to get fromLancaster to Detroit Lakesby train, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Lancaster to Detroit Lakes by train, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane BUR - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    10h 2m
    $222–676

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 12h
    $902–1,918

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    2d 13h
    $473–810

  4. Drive 1,786.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Detroit Lakescar car 1,786.9 mi
    30h 11m
    $327–472

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane LAX - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    10h 19m
    $228–558

  6. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Senior Center/Jackman St. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane BFL - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    10h
    $235–692

  7. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane ONT - FAR
    4. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    12h 18m
    $246–601

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane SNA - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    13h 51m
    $236–682

  9. Train via Portland

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $881–1,915

Lancaster to Detroit Lakes by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$902Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,543.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

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

You can take a train from Lancaster to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Detroit Lakes via Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 2d 13h.

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