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How to get fromSan Jose to Detroit Lakesby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane SJC - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    7h 37m
    $192–592

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Billingsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Fargobus bus
    6. Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    2d 4h
    $485–726

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 6h
    $1,326–2,053

  4. Drive  1,837.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Detroit Lakescar car 1,837.8 mi
    29h 25m
    $336–485

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane SFO - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    8h 41m
    $196–540

San Jose to Detroit Lakes by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$485Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,488 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Detroit Lakes via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, Billings, and Fargo in around 2d 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Portland in around 2d 6h.

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