There are 6 ways to get from Menomonie to Detroit Lakes by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Menomonie, WI to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
5h 53m$75–158Drive 264.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Menomonie to Detroit Lakescar 264.8 mi
5h 10m$49–70Bus
- Take the bus from Menomonie, WI to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
8h 5m$76–121Bus, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Menomonie, WI to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
4h 47m$152–461Bus, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Menomonie, WI to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
7h 2m$103–401Bus, fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Menomonie, WI to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane MSP - GFK
- Take the train from Grand Forks Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 28m$118–470
Menomonie to Detroit Lakes by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Menomonie to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Menomonie to Detroit Lakes is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 4h 47m and costs $150 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Menomonie to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from Menomonie, WI and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Menomonie and Detroit Lakes is 263 miles. The road distance is 266.3 miles.
The best way to get from Menomonie to Detroit Lakes without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 53m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Menomonie to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.
Menomonie to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Menomonie, WI station.
Menomonie to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Menomonie to Detroit Lakes is 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Menomonie to Detroit Lakes.
There are 25+ hotels available in Detroit Lakes.
What companies run services between Menomonie, WI, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Menomonie, WI to Detroit Lakes via Minneapolis and Brainerd in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Forks Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Menomonie, WI to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Menomonie, WI to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Menomonie, WI to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Menomonie, WI to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Menomonie, WI to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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