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

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There are 4 ways to get from Monticello to Detroit Lakes by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Super 8 - Monticello to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus Groome Transportation
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    6h 36m
    $62–143

  2. Drive 158.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monticello to Detroit Lakescar car 158.9 mi
    3h 15m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Super 8 - Monticello to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    8h 25m
    $90–105

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Super 8 - Monticello to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MSP - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    4h 9m
    $140–450

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 260.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Super 8 - Monticello to Detroit Lakes via Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd, and Brainerd in around 8h 25m.

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