There are 2 ways to get from Saint Joseph to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Saint Joseph to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Joseph to Detroit Lakes is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $60 - $120.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Joseph station to Detroit Lakes station. However, there are services departing from St. Cloud Station and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Saint Joseph and Detroit Lakes is 137 miles. The road distance is 136.5 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Joseph to Detroit Lakes without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Saint Joseph to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.
Saint Joseph to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Cloud Station.
Saint Joseph to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Joseph to Detroit Lakes is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Saint Joseph to Detroit Lakes.
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What companies run services between Saint Joseph, MN, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Cloud Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 1h 57m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Cloud Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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