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

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

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  1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport, taxi

    best
    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
    $266–867

  2. Bus to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane HRL - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    9h 52m
    $252–712

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Marcosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Marcos to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    40h 14m
    $423–527

  4. Bus, train via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antoniobus 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 1h
    $695–1,403

  5. Drive 1,552.8 mi

    1. Drive from McAllen to Detroit Lakescar car 1,552.8 mi
    27h 7m
    $284–410

  6. 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
    45h 4m
    $426–826

McAllen to Detroit Lakes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$426Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,486.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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 San Marcos, San Marcos, Vinton & 17th SW, Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Fargo in around 40h 14m.

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