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

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There are 7 ways to get from Mankato to Detroit Lakes by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus Lta 501 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    6h 56m
    $63–160

  2. Drive  242.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mankato to Detroit Lakescar car 242.4 mi
    5h 10m
    $45–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    8h 35m
    $101–142

  4. Bus, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus 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 29m
    $151–507

  5. Bus, fly to Thief River Falls, drive

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane plane MSP - TVF
    3. Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Detroit Lakescar car
    5h 49m
    $178–302

  6. Bus, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    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
    6h 43m
    $102–447

  7. Bus, fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    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
    7h 11m
    $107–506

Mankato to Detroit Lakes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Mankato to Detroit Lakes via Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd, and Brainerd in around 8h 35m.

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