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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    6h 23m
    $94–179

  2. Drive 278.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Detroit Lakescar car 278.1 mi
    5h 33m
    $51–74

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester 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 30m
    $140–155

  4. Fly Rochester to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane RST - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    5h 19m
    $136–457

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester 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 14m
    $190–500

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Thief River Falls, drive

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane plane MSP - TVF
    3. Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Detroit Lakescar car
    5h 32m
    $217–315

Rochester to Detroit Lakes by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Detroit Lakes via Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd, and Brainerd in around 8h 30m.

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