There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Lake Park by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Lake Parktaxi
3h 12m$117–427Drive 208.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Lake Parkcar 208.6 mi
4h 14m$39–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
5h 49m$90–177Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus Jefferson Lines 829
5h 55m$97–134Fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane MSP - BJI
- Drive from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Lake Parkcar
4h 42m$65–369Fly 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 Lake Parkcar
4h 59m$169–268
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Park is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Park is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 12m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Lake Park. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Lake Park station. However, there are services departing from U.S. Bank Stadium Station and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Lake Park is 270 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Park without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Minneapolis to Lake Park, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Lake Park bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Lake Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Park is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $90 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Lake Park, 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 to Lake Park via Brainerd and Detroit Lakes in around 5h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
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 to Lake Park bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Minneapolis to Lake Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Lake Park is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Minneapolis to Lake Park.
There are 19+ hotels available in Lake Park.







