There are 5 ways to get from Minnetonka to Detroit Lakes Station 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
6h 51m$69–146Drive 196.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minnetonka to Detroit Lakes Stationcar 196.6 mi
3h 56m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson 927 / ...
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus Jefferson 829a / ...
7h 27m$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 Lakes Stationtaxi
4h 22m$144–454Fly 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
6h 37m$95–384
Minnetonka to Detroit Lakes Station by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnetonka to Detroit Lakes Station is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Minnetonka to Detroit Lakes Station is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnetonka to Detroit Lakes Station. However, there are services departing from Co Rd 101 & Hutchins Dr / Hwy 7 and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnetonka to Detroit Lakes Station station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Minnetonka and Detroit Lakes Station is 232 miles. The road distance is 197.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minnetonka to Detroit Lakes Station without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Minnetonka to Detroit Lakes Station, including transfers.
Minnetonka to Detroit Lakes Station bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minnetonka to Detroit Lakes Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnetonka to Detroit Lakes Station is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Minnetonka, MN, USA and Detroit Lakes Station, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Co Rd 101 & Hutchins Dr / Hwy 7 to Detroit Lakes via 3rd Ave N & 4th St Garage, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 7h 27m.
- 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
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
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Minnetonka to Detroit Lakes Station bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Detroit Lakes Station is 1h ahead of Minnetonka. It is currently 9:46 PM in Minnetonka and 10:46 PM in Detroit Lakes Station.
Minnetonka to Detroit Lakes Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnetonka to Detroit Lakes Station is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Minnetonka to Detroit Lakes Station.
There are 25+ hotels available in Detroit Lakes Station.