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How to get fromNew York to Detroit Lakesby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from New York to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Hector International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane EWR - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    7h 37m
    $221–687

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane EWR - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    10h 10m
    $172–647

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    32h 33m
    $414–916

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    36h 25m
    $273–454

  5. Drive  1,390.7 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Detroit Lakescar car 1,390.7 mi
    23h 43m
    $254–367

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane LGA - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    $236–821

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane JFK - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    8h 8m
    $204–618

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane EWR - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 53m
    $243–1,000

New York to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration32h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$414Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,267.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 32h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Detroit Lakes via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 36h 25m.

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