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How to get fromMcAllen to Detroit Lakesby plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from McAllen to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

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    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MFE - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    7h 1m
    $206–667

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    41h 35m
    $360–534

  3. Bus, train via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 2h
    $1,070–1,708

  4. Drive  1,556.4 mi

    1. Drive from McAllen to Detroit Lakescar car 1,556.4 mi
    26h 57m
    $266–385

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Laredo Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Laredo to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    44h 41m
    $603–895

McAllen to Detroit Lakes by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration41h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,486.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Detroit Lakes via Dallas Bus Station, Tulsa, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 41h 35m.

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