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How to get fromWinona to Detroit Lakesby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Winona to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Winona to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    6h 26m
    $90–200

  2. Drive 312.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Winona to Detroit Lakescar car 312.4 mi
    6h 19m
    $57–83

  3. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MSP - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    6h 2m
    $172–528

  4. Bus to Rochester, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Winona St. University to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane RST - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    7h 14m
    $158–491

  5. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Thief River Falls, drive

    1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane plane MSP - TVF
    3. Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Detroit Lakescar car
    7h 22m
    $199–333

  6. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MSP - BRD
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    8h 17m
    $123–458

  7. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane MSP - GFK
    3. Take the train from Grand Forks Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 44m
    $133–522

Winona to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Winona, MN, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Winona to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 6h 26m.

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