Rome2Rio

How to get fromWhitefish to Detroit Lakes Stationby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

Find Transport to Detroit Lakes Station

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Whitefish to Detroit Lakes Station by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane FCA - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakes Stationtaxi taxi
    6h 23m
    $265–802

  2. Drive 998 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitefish to Detroit Lakes Stationcar car 998 mi
    16h 2m
    $183–264

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    20h 1m
    $320–700

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Whitefish to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Moorheadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    23h 29m
    $271–406

  5. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane FCA - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    9h 24m
    $216–712

  6. Fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane FCA - GFK
    2. Take the train from Grand Forks Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 30m
    $226–791

Whitefish to Detroit Lakes Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration20h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whitefish to Detroit Lakes Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 876.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Detroit Lakes Station, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $320–700 and the journey takes 20h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Whitefish to Detroit Lakes via Whitefish, Billings, and Moorhead - MNSU in around 23h 29m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers