There are 4 ways to get from North Dakota to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
58 min$15–35Drive 45.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Detroit Lakescar 45.7 mi
52 min$9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo(NDU) to Detroit Lakesbus Jefferson 830 / ...
1h 10m$22–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fargo to Detroit Lakestaxi 45.7 mi
52 min$85–110
North Dakota to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Dakota to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from North Dakota to Detroit Lakes is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $8 - $13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fargo(NDU) and arriving at Detroit Lakes. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fargo Amtrak Station station and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between North Dakota and Detroit Lakes is 49 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.
The best way to get from North Dakota to Detroit Lakes without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs $15 - $35.
The train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station takes 58 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
North Dakota to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo(NDU) station.
North Dakota to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from North Dakota to Detroit Lakes is to train which takes 58 min and costs $15 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between North Dakota, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Fargo(NDU) to Detroit Lakes twice daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo(NDU) to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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
North Dakota to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Detroit Lakes station.
North Dakota to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Dakota to Detroit Lakes is 46 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from North Dakota to Detroit Lakes.
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