There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
3h 53m$110–180Drive 206.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Detroit Lakescar 206.6 mi
4h 8m$38–55Fly 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 35m$147–492Fly to Thief River Falls, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane MSP - TVF
- Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Detroit Lakescar
4h 51m$169–268Fly 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 44m$97–432
Saint Paul to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 35m and costs $140 - $500.
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 $110 - $180.
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 train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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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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 $110–180 and the journey takes 3h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Thief River Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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
- 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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