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How to get fromWisconsin Rapids to Detroit Lakesby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Wisconsin Rapids to Detroit Lakes by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Wisconsin Rapids to Tomah Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Tomah Amtrak to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    9h
    $210–361

  2. Drive  385.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wisconsin Rapids to Detroit Lakescar car 385.7 mi
    7h 37m
    $71–102

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Rapids Lamers to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 28m
    $115–220

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Wisconsin Rapids to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane CWA - FAR
    3. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $185–503

Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Wisconsin Rapids to Detroit Lakes. However, you can take the taxi to Tomah Amtrak then take the train to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Rapids to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Wisconsin Rapids Lamers, La Crosse, St. Paul, and St. Paul-Minneapolis in around 11h 28m.

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