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How to get fromMissouri to Detroit Lakesby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Missouri to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane STL - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    6h 15m
    $178–572

  2. Drive  628.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Detroit Lakescar car 628.4 mi
    10h 19m
    $115–166

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    13h 18m
    $119–248

  4. Fly from Kansas City, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MCI - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    $180–660

  5. Bus, train via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 39m
    $115–251

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    16h 10m
    $179–256

Missouri to Detroit Lakes by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Kansas City to Detroit Lakes via Sioux Falls and Fargo in around 16h 10m.

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