There are 5 ways to get from Portage to Detroit Lakes Station by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly to Hector International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Portage to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSN - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakes Stationtaxi
5h 1m$273–702Drive 427.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portage to Detroit Lakes Stationcar 427.6 mi
7h 53m$78–113Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portage to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
8h 42m$130–290Bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
12h 1m$157–238Taxi, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Portage to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSN - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
7h 52m$224–632
Portage to Detroit Lakes Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portage to Detroit Lakes Station is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Portage to Detroit Lakes Station is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $270 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Portage to Detroit Lakes Station. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portage and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Portage and Detroit Lakes Station is 536 miles. The road distance is 430.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portage to Detroit Lakes Station without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Portage to Detroit Lakes Station, including transfers.
Portage to Detroit Lakes Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wisconsin Dells station.
Portage to Detroit Lakes Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portage station.
The best way to get from Portage to Detroit Lakes Station is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs $130 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Portage, WI, USA and Detroit Lakes Station, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portage to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portage to Detroit Lakes via Wisconsin Dells, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 12h 1m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portage to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $90–130
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
Portage to Detroit Lakes Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Detroit Lakes Station is 1h ahead of Portage. It is currently 4:00 AM in Portage and 5:00 AM in Detroit Lakes Station.
Portage to Detroit Lakes Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portage to Detroit Lakes Station is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Portage to Detroit Lakes Station.
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