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How to get fromSaint Paul Union Depot to Detroit Lakesby train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul Union Depot to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    3h 53m
    $60–140

  2. Drive 206.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul Union Depot to Detroit Lakescar car 206.2 mi
    4h 7m
    $38–55

  3. Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MSP - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    3h 33m
    $142–452

  4. Fly to Thief River Falls, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane plane MSP - TVF
    2. Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Detroit Lakescar car
    4h 51m
    $169–268

  5. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MSP - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    5h 47m
    $93–382

Saint Paul Union Depot to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Saint Paul Union Depot, MN, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 3h 53m.

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