There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
3h 53m$65–140Drive 206.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Detroit Lakescar 206.6 mi
4h 8m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus Jefferson 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus Jefferson 829a / ...
6h 15m$71–102Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
3h 33m$142–442Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
5h 47m$93–382
Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 33m and costs $140 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from St. Paul and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Detroit Lakes is 202 miles. The road distance is 207.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $65 - $140.
The train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station takes 3h 53m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St. Paul station.
Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Paul to Detroit Lakes via Brainerd in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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
Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes.
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