There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
5h 22m$62–142Drive 199.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit Lakescar 199.4 mi
4h 11m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus Jefferson Lines 829
7h 24m$67–102Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi
- 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
3h 36m$144–454Fly to Thief River Falls, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane MSP - TVF
- Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Detroit Lakescar
4h 54m$171–270Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- 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
5h 50m$95–384
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 36m and costs $140 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from Cretin Ave & Roblyn Ave and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Westgate Station - Gate A, Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Detroit Lakes is 208 miles. The road distance is 200.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, 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 Cretin Ave & Roblyn Ave to Detroit Lakes via Westgate Station - Gate A, Hennepin & 8th St Station, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 7h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Thief River Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes.
There are 25+ hotels available in Detroit Lakes.