Rome2Rio

How to get fromMinneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit Lakesby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or train

Find Transport to Detroit Lakes

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MSP - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    2h 6m
    $140–445

  2. Drive 204.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit Lakescar car 204.3 mi
    4h 16m
    $38–54

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    5h 18m
    $62–142

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus Jefferson Lines 829
    6h 30m
    $90–105

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Detroit Lakesrideshare rideshare 204.3 mi
    4h 16m

  6. Fly to Thief River Falls, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane plane MSP - TVF
    2. Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Detroit Lakescar car
    3h 24m
    $168–258

  7. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MSP - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    4h 20m
    $93–379

  8. Fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane MSP - GFK
    2. Take the train from Grand Forks Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 47m
    $101–449

Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit Lakes by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Detroit Lakes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Detroit Lakes via Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd and Brainerd in around 6h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers