What is the cheapest way to get from McAllen to Detroit Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from McAllen to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $280 - $410 and takes 27h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from McAllen to Detroit Lakes?

The fastest way to get from McAllen to Detroit Lakes is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 49m and costs $260 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between McAllen and Detroit Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from McAllen station to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from McAllen Central Station and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 20m.

How far is it from McAllen to Detroit Lakes?

The distance between McAllen and Detroit Lakes is 1496 miles. The road distance is 1561.8 miles.

How do I travel from McAllen to Detroit Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from McAllen to Detroit Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 41h 20m and costs $280 - $550.

How long does it take to get from McAllen to Detroit Lakes?

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from McAllen to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McAllen to Detroit Lakes bus from?

McAllen to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from McAllen Central Station.

Where does the McAllen to Detroit Lakes bus arrive?

McAllen to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Can I drive from McAllen to Detroit Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between McAllen to Detroit Lakes is 1562 miles. It takes approximately 27h 8m to drive from McAllen to Detroit Lakes.

Where can I stay near Detroit Lakes?

There are 33+ hotels available in Detroit Lakes.

McAllen to Detroit Lakes - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from McAllen to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MFE - FAR
2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
6h 49m
$266–867
Bus to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingen Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane HRL - FAR
3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
9h 32m
$252–712
Bus
1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Minneapolisbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
5. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
41h 20m
$283–514
Bus, train via San Marcos
1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Marcosbus
2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 3h
$560–1,251
Drive 1,552.8 mi
1. Drive from McAllen to Detroit Lakescar 1,552.8 mi
27h 8m
$284–410
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Laredo Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Laredo to Chicagobus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
45h 4m
$433–711

McAllen to Detroit Lakes by bus

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41h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,486.8 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 41h 20m.

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