There are 4 ways to get from Winnipeg to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, bus, or car
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Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane YWG - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
6h 53m$157–502Drive 233.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winnipeg to Detroit Lakescar 233.6 mi
5h 23m$54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluth Transportation Center Eastbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
37h 18m$203–432Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane YWG - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
10h 28m$113–442
Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Detroit Lakes is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnipeg to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Ironwood, Duluth and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 18m.
The distance between Winnipeg and Detroit Lakes is 263 miles. The road distance is 235 miles.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Winnipeg to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Winnipeg station.
Winnipeg to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Thunder Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Detroit Lakes is 235 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Winnipeg to Detroit Lakes.
There are 33+ hotels available in Detroit Lakes.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Winnipeg to Detroit Lakes via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Ironwood, Duluth, and Brainerd in around 37h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–80
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–85
- Adult
- $65–100
- 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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